Publications by authors named "Jet D Termorshuizen"
Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic caused millions of deaths worldwide and significantly impacted people with eating disorders, exacerbating symptoms and limiting access to care. This study examined the association between COVID-19 death-related loss-defined as the death of a family member, friend, or acquaintance due to COVID-19-and mental health among people with preexisting eating disorders in the United States (US), the Netherlands, and Sweden.
Method: Participants with a history of eating disorders completed a baseline survey early in the pandemic (US: N = 511; Netherlands: N = 510; Sweden: N = 982) and monthly (US, the Netherlands) or biannual (Sweden) follow-ups from April 2020 to May 2021.
Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic and public health mitigation measures have negatively impacted individuals with eating disorders (ED). We evaluated changes in and predictors of ED symptoms, pandemic-related ED concerns, and anxiety symptoms across the first 12 months of the COVID-19 pandemic among individuals with self-reported EDs in the United States (US), Sweden (SE), and the Netherlands (NL).
Method: Participants in the US (N = 510), SE (N = 982), and NL (N = 510) completed an online survey assessing ED symptoms (binge eating, restriction, compensatory behaviors, and anxiety about being unable to exercise), general anxiety symptoms, and pandemic-related ED concerns about accessing food, lack of structure and social support, being in a triggering environment, and food and treatment costs.
Objective: We assessed eating disorder (ED) illness status, symptomatology, treatment access, anxiety, and depression in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic among individuals with a pre-existing ED in the United States (US), the Netherlands (NL), and Sweden (SE).
Methods: Participants completed online surveys in April-July 2020, at the early stage of the pandemic, and one year later. At one-year follow-up, we added questions addressing retrospective changes in ED symptoms, treatment, and anxiety/depression since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The study aimed to document the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and well-being of individuals with past and current eating disorders (ED) in Sweden. We re-contacted participants with a known lifetime history of ED from two previous Swedish studies. Participants completed an online survey about health and functioning at baseline early in the pandemic (Wave 1 ca May/June 2020; = 982) and six months later (Wave 2 Dec/Jan 2020/21; = 646).
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- Researchers studied the early effects of COVID-19 on people with eating disorders in the US and Netherlands by surveying 1,021 participants about their mental health and treatment experiences during the pandemic.
- Findings showed that individuals with anorexia nervosa faced heightened food restriction fears, while those with bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder experienced increased binge episodes and urges.
- Despite some negative impacts like increased anxiety, participants also noted positive outcomes, such as improved family connections and more time for self-care, highlighting the need for tailored healthcare responses during COVID-19.
Article Synopsis
- Researchers evaluated the early impact of COVID-19 on individuals with eating disorders in the US (511 participants) and the Netherlands (510 participants) using online surveys to assess various aspects of their lives and mental health.
- Results showed significant negative effects on eating disorder behaviors, with many participants experiencing increased restrictions and anxiety, particularly those with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
- Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, some participants reported positive outcomes, such as improved connections with family and greater motivation for recovery.