A Study To Assess The Knowledge Regarding Eating Disorders Among Adolescents At Selected High Schools In Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

[摘要] Eating Disorder is much more than just being on a diet. An Eating Disorder is an illness that permeatesall aspects of sufferer's life and is caused by a variety of emotional factors and influences profound effects onthe people suffering and their loved ones. The present study was undertaken to assess the existing knowledgeof adolescents on eating disorders and to find the association between knowledge and selected demographicvariables of the respondents. The present descriptive survey design was conducted in the setting of selectedHigh schools in Bengaluru. Fifty adolescents selected through purposive sampling technique. A self-administeredstructured questionnaire was used to assess knowledge on eating disorders. The data was analysed by applyingdescriptive and inferential statistics. There is a statistically significant association (P<0.05) found betweenknowledge level and demographic variables like age, sex and diet pattern. The results of the study indicated thatadolescents need information regarding eating disorders and various measures that can be taken to prevent ortreat them. Hence the researcher felt an information guide sheet will be useful for adolescents to enhance theirknowledge regarding eating disorders.

[学科分类] 工程和技术（综合）

[关键词] Eating disorders;Adolescents;Knowledge;Questionnaire;Content validity;Reliability