title: [Factors associated with eating disorders in students of the University of Littoral Côte d'Opale].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Our study aimed to observe the rate of eating disorders in first year public health students (allied medical and sports) of the University of the Littoral Opal Coast (ULCO) using the SCOFF-F (Sick, Control, One, stone, Fat, Food; French version) questionnaire and to compare morphological characteristics, level of physical condition, level of physical activity and sleep quality.
  
  
  METHODS
  Overall 642 subjects (459 women and 183 men) aged 22years (20.9±4.9years) participated in this study (Universanté-CEMHaVi). Weight, height, and fat mass were measured, and waist-to-hip ratio and body mass index (BMI) were calculated. The level of physical condition was evaluated using several physical tests: Leger and Boucher (20m) and shuttle run (4×10m), Sargent-test and handgrip strength. The SCOFF-F questionnaire followed by a clinical maintenance conducted by a professional was used to detect eating disorders. Several other questionnaires were used to evaluate the physical activity level; General Practice Assessment Questionnaire (GPAQ) and wellness. Sleep quality index was evaluated using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).
  
  
  RESULTS
  SCOFF-F was positive in 24.2% of women and 10.2% of men. In women, there were no significant differences between those who had a positive SCOFF-F screening and those who had a negative SCOFF-F screening regarding age, height, waist-to-hip ratio, level of physical condition measured and level of physical activity evaluated. However, significant differences were found between women who had a positive SCOFF-F screening and women who had a negative SCOFF-F screening regarding sleep quality, well-being score, BMI and fat mass. In men, significant differences were found between those who had a positive SCOFF-F screening and those who had a negative SCOFF-F screening regarding BMI and fat mass.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This study suggests that in both sexes, having a positive SCOFF-F screening is associated with higher BMI. In women, the increase in BMI and the perturbations in sleep quality and well-being score may indicate bulimia nervosa. The definition of a panel of possible factors associated with eating disorders can help in screening and early detection of eating disorders.
authors.affiliation: Département d'éducation physique, faculté des lettres et des sciences humaines, université de Balamand, El-Koura, P.O. Box 100, Tripoli, Liban; URePSSS-EA 4488_E1 ULCO, COMUE Lille Nord-de-France, 59383 Dunkerque cedex 01, France.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Zakhem
authors.affiliation: Département d'éducation physique, faculté des lettres et des sciences humaines, université de Balamand, El-Koura, P.O. Box 100, Tripoli, Liban. Electronic address: rawadelhage21@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: El Hage
authors.affiliation: URePSSS-EA 4488_E1 ULCO, COMUE Lille Nord-de-France, 59383 Dunkerque cedex 01, France.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Pezé
authors.affiliation: URePSSS-EA 4488_E1 ULCO, COMUE Lille Nord-de-France, 59383 Dunkerque cedex 01, France.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hurdiel
authors.affiliation: URePSSS-EA 4488_E1 ULCO, COMUE Lille Nord-de-France, 59383 Dunkerque cedex 01, France.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Zunquin
authors.affiliation: URePSSS-EA 4488_E1 ULCO, COMUE Lille Nord-de-France, 59383 Dunkerque cedex 01, France.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Theunynck
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D015992:Body Mass Index; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D005602:France / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013334:Students / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014495:Universities; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Activité physique; Anorexia; Anorexie; Body mass index; Boulimie; Bulimia; Indice de masse corporelle; Physical activity; Sleep; Sommeil