| Who
is conducting this study?
This project is being funded
by La Trobe University and is being conducted by Professor Susan
J. Paxton and Dr. Lynette Evans.
What
is the aim of this study?
The goal of our research is to identify community beliefs about
bulimic eating disorders so that we can find ways to improve understanding
of these problems.
Why
is this study important?
Bulimic eating disorders affect 5-10% of women in Australia and
are frequently associated with depression, anxiety and low self-esteem.
There are treatments available that have been demonstrated to be
effective in reducing bulimic symptoms. However, it is most concerning
that only a minority of sufferers from bulimic disorders seek appropriate
treatment for their problems. We believe it is important to have
a better understanding of community beliefs and attitudes about
bulimic disorders so that we can find ways to increase participation
in treatment.
Who
can participate?
Men and Women aged over 18 can participate in this study.
How
can I participate?
Involvement in our research will require completion of an anonymous
questionnaire that assesses some information about yourself (demographic
details, self-esteem, health and emotional well-being, eating behaviours),
asks for your opinion about statements reflecting beliefs or attitudes
about bulimic eating disorders and about a series of brief eating
disorder mental health messages. Completion of the questionnaire
will take 20-30 minutes.
You may complete either a paper-and-pen version of the questionnaire
or complete it online. If you prefer to complete a paper-and-pen
version, please contact the researcher by phone or email and we
will send you the questionnaire by mail and a reply payed envelope.
If you prefer to complete the survey
online, you can go directly to the online
survey and fill out the anonymous online questionnaire.
Where do I get further information
about the study?
If you have further questions
about the study, please contact:
Christine Knauss
Ph: 03 9479 2949
Email: c.knauss@latrobe.edu.au
or
Professor Susan Paxton
Ph: 03 9479 1736
Email: susan.paxton@latrobe.edu.au
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