Physical activity behaviors and attitudes among women with an eating disorder: a qualitative study

• DOI: 10.1186/s40337-021-00377-w
• Publication Date: 2021-02-11T08:48:44Z
• Authors: Jennifer Brunet; Francis Del Duchetto; Amanda Wurz
• Keywords: Dysfunctional family; Health Professionals

Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) is an integral part of healthcare for the general population and individuals with psychiatric disorders. However, PA significantly more complex related to both healthy (e.g., reduced anxiety depressive symptoms) unhealthy outcomes intrusive, repetitive thoughts that lead abnormally high levels PA) among women eating disorder (ED). Consequently, many professionals recommend abstinence from during ED treatment. Despite this, may remain engaged in treatment or resume shortly thereafter. Little has been done understand women’s behaviors attitudes explore how they integrate into their lives after Thus, this study sought ED. Methods Nine who self-reported receiving diagnosis participated semi-structured interviews, which were transcribed analysed thematically. Results Six interrelated themes constructed represent participants’ experiences: as a lifestyle , can be beneficial How I feel when can’t do Being cautious about Reactions professionals’ practice recommending programming . Conclusions Overcoming dysfunctional engaging associating caloric expenditure) long complicated journey Nevertheless, want integrated protocol two key reasons, namely accrue benefits associated learn engage adaptive ways.