The impact of generalized joint hypermobility on eating behavior of students: A case-control study

CAN S., TUNA F.

Journal of American College Health, cilt.72, sa.2, ss.408-413, 2024 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 72 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/07448481.2022.2037613
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of American College Health
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, ASSIA, IBZ Online, CINAHL, EBSCO Education Source, Education Abstracts, Educational research abstracts (ERA), ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Psycinfo, Public Affairs Index, SportDiscus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.408-413
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Connective tissue, eating attitudes, joint hypermobility
  • Trakya Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objective: To investigate the impact of generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) on eating behavior. Participants: Physical therapy and rehabilitation students. Methods: The Beighton evaluation (a cutoff of 5/9) for defining GJH. The Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-40) was used for eating disorders. Smoking habits and alcohol use were also questioned. Results: Compared with 51 non-GJH students (mean age 20.5 years, 73% female), 46 students with asymptomatic GJH (20.6 years, 89% female) were more likely to have greater median EAT-40 scores (9 vs. 6, p =.002). There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of the susceptibility to eating behavior disorders (6.5% vs. 2.0%), smoking habits (6.5% vs. 9.8%), and alcohol use (15.2% vs. 11.8%) (p >.05). Positive correlation (r =.221, p =.029) and positive effect (R = 0.221, R2 = 0.049; p <.05) between Beighton scores and EAT-40 scores were found. Conclusion: The more joint hypermobility the greater the risk for eating disorders.