The occupational roles of women with anorexia nervosa.
This study's objective was to understand how occupational roles of individuals with anorexia nervosa are configured. The sample was composed of a control group and 11 adult women with anorexia nervosa being cared for by the Eating Disorders Care Group in a hospital in Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil. Socio-demographic and anthropometric data were collected and the Role Checklist was applied. The results revealed a significant loss of roles for women with anorexia nervosa in relation to the performance of the roles worker, friend, and amateur/hobbyist, supporting the idea that psychosocial harm may arise from this eating disorder. The evaluation of occupational roles in the treatment of eating disorders is an important strategy for planning Occupational Therapy activities and supporting the creation of healthier spaces to enable individuals to resume occupational roles, and acquire independence and autonomy.
Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Hospital das Clinicas, Av. dos Bandeirantes 3900, Bairro: Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil. lemariato@yahoo.com.br
Leila Maria
LM
Quiles-Cestari
Rosane Pilot Pessa
RP
Ribeiro
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009790:Occupations; D012380:Role; D055815:Young Adult