Prevalence of eating problems and related factors in professional female models above 18 years old in Bangkok

Abstract

The purpose of this cross-sectional descriptive study was to study the prevalence of eating problems in professional models and to study the related factors that contribute to eating problems in professional models above 18 years old in bangkok. The data was collected in 109 female models in Bangkok. Self-report questionnaires include general background questionnaire created by the researcher to ascertain personal and occupational information along with the use of the Thai Eating Attitude Test 40 (EAT-40), The Thai Body Image Dissatisfaction Scale, and The Thai Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Statistical analysis of Chi-square and Fisher’s Exact tests were performed to examine associated factors which had significant relations to the models’ eating problems.

The results revealed that Fifteen point six percent of models have a problematic eating attitude with statistically significant relating factors being depression, anxiety, body dissatisfaction, Body Mass Index (BMI), diet frequency, and self-comparison to model colleagues.