Stigma of Binge-Eating Disorder in Hong Kong Chinese Adults: Effects of Weight Status, Diagnostic Labeling, and Etiological Explanations.

Wai Sze ChanShuk Kwan PoAlbe Sin Ying Ng

Published in: The International journal of eating disorders (2024)

The present study provided first evidence for BED stigma in Chinese. BED stigma appeared to be attributable to the presence of disordered eating behavior rather than the BED diagnosis.

Keyphrases

mental illness
mental health
hiv aids
social support
weight loss
physical activity
body mass index
depressive symptoms
antiretroviral therapy
human immunodeficiency virus