Location
Moultrie, GA
Start Date
9-5-2024 1:00 PM
End Date
9-5-2024 4:00 PM
Description
INTRODUCTION: According to the United States Census, Hispanics make up 19.1% of the total population, making it the nation’s largest racial or ethnic minority. Of interest, nearly 22% of Hispanic adults report having a mental illness, yet only 36% receive mental health services compared to non-Hispanic Whites (52%).2
OBJECTIVES: There is limited research on diagnosing eating disorders in Hispanic females living in the US. To understand this disparity, the aims of this study are to 1) gain understanding of what psychological constructs are unique to the experience of Hispanic females living in the US and 2) determine the risk factors in the development of eating disorders for Hispanic females living in the US.
METHODS: A thorough PubMed literature review of the research from the past 10 years on eating disorders in Hispanic females living in the US.
RESULTS: The findings suggest that the psychological constructs of acculturation and enculturation are unique to the experience of Hispanic women living in the US. Noteworthy risk factors for the development of eating disorders were body dissatisfaction, environmental influences, and culture.
CONCLUSION: Culture influences how symptoms are perceived, explained and from where help is sought. Understanding psychological constructs and risk factors for Hispanic women can aid clinicians in diagnosing patients who do not fit the stereotypical patient and help guide culturally tailored interventions.
Embargo Period
6-12-2024
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Eating disorders in Hispanic females living in the US: A review of literature
Moultrie, GA
INTRODUCTION: According to the United States Census, Hispanics make up 19.1% of the total population, making it the nation’s largest racial or ethnic minority. Of interest, nearly 22% of Hispanic adults report having a mental illness, yet only 36% receive mental health services compared to non-Hispanic Whites (52%).2
OBJECTIVES: There is limited research on diagnosing eating disorders in Hispanic females living in the US. To understand this disparity, the aims of this study are to 1) gain understanding of what psychological constructs are unique to the experience of Hispanic females living in the US and 2) determine the risk factors in the development of eating disorders for Hispanic females living in the US.
METHODS: A thorough PubMed literature review of the research from the past 10 years on eating disorders in Hispanic females living in the US.
RESULTS: The findings suggest that the psychological constructs of acculturation and enculturation are unique to the experience of Hispanic women living in the US. Noteworthy risk factors for the development of eating disorders were body dissatisfaction, environmental influences, and culture.
CONCLUSION: Culture influences how symptoms are perceived, explained and from where help is sought. Understanding psychological constructs and risk factors for Hispanic women can aid clinicians in diagnosing patients who do not fit the stereotypical patient and help guide culturally tailored interventions.