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Treatment experiences of Latinas with current or past binge eating disorder and/or bulimia nervosa.

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Abstract
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This study utilized a female sample of 43 Latinas with a history of binge eating disorder and/or bulimia nervosa to investigate disparities in health care that may act as barriers to or correlates of treatment for these women. Results indicated that 65% of our sample sought treatment for their eating disorder. The most commonly utilized treatment providers were psychologist/therapist for individual therapy and nutritionist/dietician, while therapist-led group therapy was rated as the most helpful treatment and treatment by a physician was rated as least helpful. Participants endorsed eating disorder stigma, eating disorder shame, mental health shame, and cost of treatment as the most influential barriers to seeking or receiving treatment. Acculturation to White dominant society was associated with greater perceived treatment helpfulness. Findings from this study can be used to inform treatments for Latinas in order to potentially increase effectiveness, treatment-seeking, and recovery rates.

Year of Publication
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1969
Journal
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Eating disorders
Volume
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27
Issue
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2
Number of Pages
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253-265
Date Published
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1969
ISSN Number
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1064-0266
URL
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http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10640266.2019.1591827
DOI
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10.1080/10640266.2019.1591827
Short Title
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Eat Disord
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