The role of peer victimization, sexual identity, and gender on unhealthy weight control behaviors in a representative sample of Texas youth.

Jessica Pistella Salvatore Ioverno Stephen T Russell

Published in: The International journal of eating disorders (2019)

Our study highlights the role of victimization in health behaviors for stigmatized groups, and the importance of school efforts to implement an equitable and safe learning environment for all students.

Keyphrases

mental health
high school
physical activity
healthcare
public health
intimate partner violence
body mass index
weight loss
young adults
cross sectional
health information
weight gain
quality improvement
climate change
social media