Stigmatizing attitudes toward eating disorders (EDs) may lead to reduced treatment seeking. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of stigmatizing trends and beliefs related to anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN), and the associations with the experiential knowledge of the problem, in a large sample of Italian undergraduates. A total of 2109 participants completed an online survey including questionnaires related to stigmatizing beliefs toward AN and BN, and personal contacts with people with EDs. Undergraduates reported almost overlapping low levels of stigmatizing trends for AN and BN, apart from personal responsibility and social distance. Those aged 18 to 25 and living with family held higher stigmatizing attitudes. Stigma was lower in underweight participants and in those (12%) reporting a previous ED diagnosis. Although not improving stigmatizing attitudes, 83% of the sample was familiar with people with an ED. Antistigma actions to increase awareness on EDs and to improve treatment-seeking behaviors are needed.
Caslini, M., Crocamo, C., Dakanalis, A., Tremolada, M., Clerici, M., & Carrà, G. (2016). Stigmatizing attitudes and beliefs about anorexia and bulimia nervosa among Italian undergraduates. JOURNAL OF NERVOUS AND MENTAL DISEASE, 204(12), 916-924.
Citazione: | Caslini, M., Crocamo, C., Dakanalis, A., Tremolada, M., Clerici, M., & Carrà, G. (2016). Stigmatizing attitudes and beliefs about anorexia and bulimia nervosa among Italian undergraduates. JOURNAL OF NERVOUS AND MENTAL DISEASE, 204(12), 916-924. |
Tipo: | Articolo in rivista - Articolo scientifico |
Carattere della pubblicazione: | Scientifica |
Presenza di un coautore afferente ad Istituzioni straniere: | Si |
Titolo: | Stigmatizing attitudes and beliefs about anorexia and bulimia nervosa among Italian undergraduates |
Autori: | Caslini, M; Crocamo, C; Dakanalis, A; Tremolada, M; Clerici, M; Carrà, G |
Autori: | CLERICI, MASSIMO (Penultimo) CARRA', GIUSEPPE (Ultimo) |
Data di pubblicazione: | 2016 |
Lingua: | English |
Rivista: | JOURNAL OF NERVOUS AND MENTAL DISEASE |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NMD.0000000000000606 |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su rivista |