Eating Disorder and Sexual Abuse

Eating Disorder and Sexual Abuse Name Institutional Affiliation Eating Disorder and Sexual Abuse Eating Disorders Eating disorders (ED) relate to unhealthy habits of eating. It is specified as irregular patterns of eating along with serious concerns regarding body shape and weight (Forbush, Crosby, Coniglio & Haynos, 2019). These scholars argue that the prevalence of ED among young adults is between 13 to 18%. Eating disorders have also been closely associated with the kind of lifestyle which people go through. Researchers and clinicians argue that there are certain disparities and trends in eating disorders across the sexuality spectrum. Furthermore, the prevalence of eating disorder is increasing day by day with the exposure of media. There are three major classifications of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating disorder (Zam, Saijari & Sijari, 2018). EDs are commonly regarded as lifestyle choices, but evidence indicates that they are serious and fatal diseases that make people be obsessed with their eating habits and body weights. EDs occur among all age groups irrespective of culture, income, ethnicity, or other demographic factors. Dieting and maintenance of the body shape are some of the main contributing factors in eating disorders. Eating disorders are equal in all age groups despite any cultural difference, although it is more common in girls and women than men. Numerous studies have found that the most appropriate treatment outcome for ED is an early and quick response to family-based and behavioral therapy. Nevertheless, since EDs can be attributed to numerous factors, the most appropriate therapies, including the duration of the therapies, are yet to be fully determined (Forbush, Crosby, Coniglio & Haynos, 2019). Nevertheless, researchers and clinicians argue that cultural humility should be cultivated to assist ED patients during the treatment program. This would also be instrumental in dealing with issues that have contributed to ED and ultimately lead to recovery. Sexual abuse and Eating Disorders Although there is a number of social, cultural, and genetic factors that contribute to eating disorders, sexual abuse is the most common risk factor in this pattern. Many research studies show that sexual abuse is a hidden contribution to eating disorders. According to research, the incidence of sexual assault in disturbed patients seems important. Half of each of anorectic and bulimic patients reportable history of sexual assault whereas twenty-eight of a non-anorexic, non-bulimic management population reported similar issues (Lonstein, 2017). Rate of sexual abuse is higher in those who suffer from Bulimia nervosa. The connection between sexual abuse and eating disorder often leads to shame, guilt, self-punishment, comfort, and soothing. Sexual abuse survivors have different self-identification personalities. It has a different effect on eating habits and patterns of livings (Yamamotova, Bulant, Bocek & Papezova, 2017). Sexual abuse survivors try to cope with their trauma by distorting their body shame. Abuse does not occur in a single way, and it is of huge variety and has different effects on the victims. Physical abuse One of the most important contribu...