The Level of Eating Disorder Risk and its Associated Factors among Adolescent at Mogbazar Dhaka Bangladesh
Young adults are the most common vulnerable group of disordered eating attitudes and behaviors. There are several factors associated with eating disorders such as age, sex, marital status, greater exposure to western culture, cultural transition and globalization, and health- related variables including BMI. The study’s main objective is to assess the eating disorder risk and its associated factors among adolescent at Mogbazar Dhaka Bangladesh. For research Methodology of this study, a descriptive cross sectional study was done. The study result shows, Among 101 respondents 40(39.6%) belong to 14to 15 years, 36(35.6%) belong to 16 to 17 years and 25(24.7%) years age group, 58(57.4%) boy and 43(42.6%) girl, 38(37.6%) JSC, 33(32.7%) SSC and 30(29.7%) HSC level of education, 39(38.6%) underweight, 41(40.6%) normal weight and 21(20.8%) overweight, 42(41.6%) Anorexia nervosa, 36(35.6%) Bulimia nervosa and 23(22.8%) Binge Eating Disorder, 37(36.6%) Genetic, 29(28.7%) Biological, 20(19.8%) Psychological and 15(14.9%) Social, effect of eating disorder in adolescents 31(30.7%) Bone thinning, 22(21.8%) Heart damage, 16(15.8%) Brain damage, 14(13.9%) Multi-organ failure, 10(9.9%) Stroke or heart attack and 8(7.9%) Infertility, 43(42.6%) Mental health counseling, 30(29.7%) Medical care & 28(27.7%) Nutritional counseling. In Conclusion, Younger adult hoods, females, and overweight and obese students were potential risk factors for developing unfavorable eating attitudes and behaviors.