Reducing risk factors for eating disorders: targeting at-risk women with a computerized psychoeducational program

Article Abstract:

A new study investigates whether an eight-week, Internet-based psychoeducational program would have a significant impact on reducing the risk factors for eating disorders in at-risk women.

Prevention, Computer-assisted instruction, Computer assisted instruction

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An interactive internet-based intervention for women at risk of eating disorders: a pilot study

Article Abstract:

Research into the use of the internet to deliver effective eating disorder treatment is discussed. It was found that a chat intervention is easy to set up and cost-effective. Generally, participant satisfaction levels were high. However, there were some disadvantages, including the inability of the moderator to interpret body language or facial expressions.

Care and treatment, Internet

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Use of diet pills and other dieting aids in a college population with high weight and shape concerns

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The characteristics associated with the use of diet pills and other dieting aids among college women who are at risk for eating disorders are examined. The results show that a substantial number of college women at risk for eating disorders are using diet aids, hence suggesting that clinicians question diet aid use among college-aged patients.

United States, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, Appetite Suppressants, Health aspects, Risk factors, Appetite depressants, Women college students

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