Abstract
The eating disorders (PCA) has been consensually described as a serious problem that affects mainly adolescents and young women, so it may be common in women of reproductive age (Micali, Simonoff & Treasure, 2007). However, despite the existence of some European level studies of great accuracy (Bulik et al., 2009b), focused on the possible relationship between reproductive history and PCA, in Portugal this topic has been underexplored. AIMS: This study aims to understand: i) the relationship between PCA and symptoms during pregnancy and postpartum; ii) analyze the possible relationship betweenPCA, with conception difficulty and obstetric complications; iii) verify the possible presence of health and development problems in sons of women with PCA (from birth to 1st child).
METHOD: In this study, 30 women with current or past PCA diagnosis prior to conception participated. These were distributed by two clinical groups: consisting of one, with an initial diagnosis of anorexia nervosa (AN) 21 women and the other consisting of 9 women diagnosed with bulimia nervosa (BN). Were given two clinical interviews - Eating Disorders Examination (Fairburn & Cooper, 2000) and a Risk Factors for Eating Disorders section: Interview Schedule (Fairburn & Welch, 1990) and an autonomous quiz. RESULTS: The clinical sample of BN appears to be associated with PCA symptoms (diets and self-inflicted
vomiting), from conception to postpartum. In AN, there was the presence of PCA symptoms in pregnancy. It was found that there are more health problems during pregnancy in the case of BN and a greater number of premature in the case of AN. There were no significant baby and the 1st childhood problems. Individuals with postpartum PCA symptoms still show symptoms today.
| Date of Award | 2013 |
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| Original language | Portuguese |
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| Supervisor | Bárbara César Machado (Supervisor) |
Designation
- Mestrado em Psicologia