A5034640042- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Humor Studies and Applications
- Body Contouring and Surgery
- Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Identity, Memory, and Therapy
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Workaholism, burnout, and well-being
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Treatment of Major Depression
University of Minho
2016-2025
Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto
2018
Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia
2017
Ministry of Science
2017
Universidade Católica Portuguesa
2011-2017
University of California, Santa Barbara
1994
Universidade do Porto
1993
Abstract Objective: Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS) represent the most common eating disorder diagnosed in specialized treatment settings. The purpose of current study is to assess prevalence EDNOS a nationwide community sample. Method: Participants were 2,028 female students, aged 12–23, attending public schools 9th 12th grades Portugal. completed Disorder Examination Questionnaire Stage 1 study. In 2, we selected all participants who met any these criteria: (1) BMI ≤17.5,...
Abstract Objective The first aim of the current study was to establish general population norms for Portuguese version Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE‐Q) in a large community sample female adolescents and young women, as well, diverse (ED) clinical sample, women with obesity without an ED. A second assess discriminant validity EDE‐Q providing cut‐off scores total scale subscales. Method ( N = 4091) from population, 416 who met diagnostic criteria ED 138 seeking treatment...
Abstract Objective The Eating Disorder Examination – Questionnaire (EDE‐Q) is a widely used self‐report measure of eating‐disordered behaviors and attitudes. Recent studies utilizing confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) have proposed alternative shorter forms. aim this study was to compare the full‐length version EDE‐Q several short forms (7‐item, 8‐item, 18‐item) in terms their psychometric properties, including concurrent, convergent discriminant validity, structure, sensitivity change....
Abstract Confinement during the COVID‐19 pandemic is expected to have a serious and complex impact on mental health of patients with an eating disorder (ED) obesity. The present manuscript has following aims: (1) analyse psychometric properties COVID Isolation Eating Scale (CIES), (2) explore changes that occurred due confinement in symptomatology; (3) general acceptation use telemedicine confinement. sample comprised 121 participants (87 ED 34 obesity) recruited from six different centres....
Abstract Background Lockdown implemented to prevent the COVID-19 spread resulted in marked changes lifestyle. The objective of current study was assess impact lockdown measures on a cohort eating disorder (ED) patients being followed as part an ongoing naturalistic treatment study. Methods Ninety-nine aged 18 or older, currently previously, at Portuguese specialized hospital unit were contacted by phone and invited participate survey. Fifty-nine agreed be interviewed phone, 43 respond set...
Abstract Objective: Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS) constitute the most common eating disorder among those seeking treatment at facilities; they are even more persons with disorders community. This study compares impact of applying revised diagnostic criteria proposed by DSM‐5 workgroup, and broad categories for diagnosis (BCD‐ED) Walsh Sysko on prevalence EDNOS. Method: In two nationwide epidemiological studies female high school ( n = 2,028) university students 1,020) was...
Background: Systematic studies of the efficacy Narrative Therapy (NT) for depression are sparse. Objective: To evaluate individual NT moderate in adults compared to Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT). Method: Sixty-three depressed clients were assigned either or CBT. The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and Outcome Questionnaire-45.2 (OQ-45.2) used as outcome measures. Results: We found a significant symptomatic reduction both treatments. Group differences favoring CBT on BDI-II, but not...
Abstract Psychometric investigations of the Eating Disorder Examination‐Questionnaire (EDE‐Q) have generally not supported original scale structure. The present study tested an alternative brief factor structure in two large Portuguese samples: (1) a non‐clinical sample N = 4117 female students and (2) treatment‐seeking 609 patients diagnosed with eating disorders. Confirmatory analysis revealed poor fit for EDE‐Q both clinical samples but good 7‐item 3‐factor (dietary restraint,...
Sexual functioning plays a significant role in an individual's sexual satisfaction; nevertheless, thus far little attention has been paid to the mediating of self-esteem. The current study aims analyse self-esteem effect on relationship between and satisfaction among Portuguese heterosexual university students. Data from 438 students were obtained via online sampling analysed assessing self-esteem, satisfaction. main findings indicated that was predictor Moreover, appears partially mediate...
Abstract Objective The aetiology of anorexia nervosa (AN) is considered to be multifactorial. This study aims identify potential risk factors for AN and whether these are specific or precede the development psychiatric disorders in general life events 12 months immediately preceding onset eating disorder (ED) symptoms. Method A case‐control design was used compare a group women who meet Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition criteria ( N = 86) with healthy controls...
This study tested the new DSM-5 severity criterion for anorexia nervosa (AN) based on proposed body mass index (BMI) cut-points.
Objectives The Outcome Questionnaire ( OQ ‐45) is one of the most extensively used standardized self‐report instruments to monitor psychotherapy outcomes. questionnaire designed specifically for assessment change during treatments. Therefore, it crucial provide norms and clinical cut‐off values clinicians researchers. current study aims at providing provides norms, reliability indices, Portuguese version scale. Method Data from two large non‐clinical samples (high school/university, N =...
Background. The COVID-19 lockdown has had a significant impact on mental health. Patients with eating disorders (ED) have been particularly vulnerable. Aims. (1) To explore changes in eating-related symptoms and general psychopathology during patients an ED from various European Asian countries; (2) to assess differences related diagnostic subtypes, age, geography. Methods. sample comprised 829 participants, diagnosed according DSM-5 criteria specialized units Europe Asia. Participants were...
Background/Objectives: Athletes are particularly vulnerable to developing eating disorders, which can negatively impact both health and athletic performance. The coach–athlete relationship plays a central role in athletes’ development well-being. However, little is known about how coaches’ leadership styles relate self-criticism disordered eating. Therefore, this study aimed assess the between perceptions of their coach’s style own Methods: A total 150 athletes from team ball sports, aged 18...