Publications by authors named "Jonathan T Avila"
Article Synopsis
- Eating disorders (EDs) have historically been viewed primarily as issues affecting females, but research shows they also significantly impact cismales and gender-diverse individuals.
- A lack of consensus exists on gender-sensitive assessment and treatment practices for EDs, highlighting the need for more inclusive approaches.
- Further research is essential to develop accurate assessment tools, study EDs in diverse gender samples, and conduct trials that specifically address the needs of cismales and gender-diverse patients to improve treatment outcomes and reduce risks associated with EDs.
Purpose: Body dissatisfaction in transgender youth (TY) may increase the risk for eating disorders. This is the first study using the Eating Disorders Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q) to assess for eating disorder psychopathology in TY.
Methods: Youth aged 13-22 years (n = 106) presenting to a gender clinic from January 2018 to January 2019 completed the EDE-Q and answered questions on weight manipulation for gender-affirming purposes.
Eating disorders in adolescents with chronic gastrointestinal and endocrine diseases.
Lancet Child Adolesc Health
March 2019
Article Synopsis
- Eating disorders are prevalent chronic conditions in adolescents and can present symptoms similar to gastrointestinal and endocrine disorders.
- The review focuses on specific conditions like coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, and thyroid disorders, exploring their coexistence with eating disorders.
- Managing both an eating disorder and a chronic illness typically requires a multidisciplinary approach due to the complexities involved.