Citation

Qadir SA, Muhsin SS. Med. Legal Update 2020; 20(2): 597-601.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, R.K. Sharma and Institute of Medico-Legal Publications)

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Depression is the most prevalent mental health problem in the world, and it is considered more prevailing in women than in men. It is a recognized mental health problem that adversely impact upon the individual's ability to function and sufferer's daily life. Depression is common in people with eating disorders. It has a higher rate in patients with eating disorders than those without eating disorders.

METHOD: This is a descriptive study which included a sample of 50 patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder and having eating disorder behaviors visiting Ali Kamal consultation center for treatment and follow up. A questionnaire developed including Beck Depression Inventory and Garner-Eating Disorder Inventory. Data collected and analyzed using SPSS version 22.

RESULTS: The result of this study indicated that there is statistical of interpersonal distrust, interoceptive awareness, and ineffectiveness of Garner-EDI-2 subscales with depression. © 2020, World Informations Syndicate. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; human; Depression; female; male; suicide attempt; major depression; hospitalization; Eating disorders; unemployment; urban area; bulimia; eating disorder; controlled study; disease association; clinical article; social status; follow up; cross-sectional study; perfectionism; Beck Depression Inventory; disease duration; Article; descriptive research; body dissatisfaction; A descriptive study; Eating Disorder Inventory 2