THE EFFECT OF BIGOREXIA NERVOSA ON EATING HABITS: A STUDY ON UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS IN SOUTH INDIA
*Dr. Chitrala Sruthi, Dr. Abdul Gaffar, Dr. Mohammed Mubeen Fathima, Dr. Tulasi Priya Chennupati and Dr. B. Sai Kishore
ABSTRACT
Bigorexia nervosa also known as muscle dysmorphia is an upcoming disorder that is prevalent in youth. Muscle dysmorphia not only affects males but is also common among females. In this study we aim to understand MD in undergraduate medical students and its effect on eating habits. We also aim to compare MD and eating disorders in male and female population. This cross sectional study included a total of 404 undergraduate medical students from Nimra Institute of medical sciences, Vijayawada, South India. Participants who signed informed consent were asked to fill a questionnaire that included socio-demographic details, EAT 40 scale (40 item scale) and muscle dysmorphic disorder inventory (MDDI)- 13 item scale based on which they were assessed for bigorexia nervosa and eating disorders. Results showed that males had a higher mean EAT 40 score and MDDI score. But the difference is not substantial.
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