HLTH 644 LU Global Eating Disorder Prevention Discussion

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Please respond to the following discussion post:

In the typical Western culture, focus on physical beauty and its standards are very prevalent, focusing more on body thinness, regardless of the unhealthy habits tied to it. Acculturation occurs in relation to exposure to a new culture, with cultures of developed nations exerting greater influence than the local culture of the developing nation.1 The United States is apart of westernized culture and media, where eating disorders run rampant. A lof of developing nations look to the United States in terms of culture, such as following the physical appearance normals, exercise and eating habits. Another factor that contributes to eating disorders is rapid exposure to the United States media and entertainment. TikTok, snapchat, Instagram, youtube, and other online platforms that are utilized daily all allow other people from other countries to follow in America’s footsteps by trends, fashion ideas, and beauty standards.

There are some barriers to receiving treatments for an individual with eating disorders. A barrier can be shown to have multiple attributes, including availability, accessibility, acceptability, and affordability.2 Bottom line is eating disorders are deadly, amd without proper care and treatment, it can spiral very, very quickly. Socio-environmental factors include availability of services and affordability, as these treaments can be costly, especially if it puts an individual in hospital care. An individual might not think that treatment will help, as attitudes and beliefs can play a major role in an individual accepting treatment. The number of individuals with an eating disorder who access treatment in a single-year is anywhere from 19-36%2, and this can vary according to the above barriers.

Some recommendations that can be given for school-based health curriculums to address eating disorder prevention in children and adolescent include providing support to students, including information for community-based treatment, or even hospital treatment if needed. Having the school set curriculum on information relating to food, eating, and body measurements while taking the proper precautions, as talking about weight and eating habits can be extremely triggering to some. The role that the church and faith-based coalitions can play in prevention in treatments of eating disorders is getting out there and helping fund these treatment centers and facilities, as well as volunteering for mental health support or giving information on eating disorders and ways to cope with triggers, such as calorie counting, body measurements, etc. Supporting meals for these groups is a way to develop relationships while aiding in a treatment plan that supports a long road of recovering.

References

1Anderson-Fye E, McClure S, Wilson R. Cultural Similarities and Differences in Eating Disorders. The Wiley Handbook of Eating Disorders. Published online July 31, 2015:297-311.

2Innes, N. T., Clough, B. A., & Casey, L. M. (2017). Assessing treatment barriers in eating disorders: A systematic review. Eating disorders, 25(1), 1-21.

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