ORTOREXIA AND VIGOREXIA PREVALENCE IN MEDICINE STUDENTS

Authors

  • Steffy de Castro Dickow
  • Jorge Luís Crippa
  • João Vítor Santana Mendes UNESC
  • Davi Francisco Machado

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18616/inova.v14i3.8029

Abstract

This research aims to find out the prevalence of orthorexia and vigorexia in medical students, from the first to the twelfth semester of the University of the Extreme South of Santa Catarina. Based on the research questionnaire, the ortho-15 questionnaire and the Adonis questionnaire, both already used in the diagnosis of disorders. Results: Of the 265 students questioned, 232 had orthorexia and 255 had mild to moderate symptoms of vigorexia. The present study showed a high prevalence of orthorexia and vigorexia in the medical students interviewed. In relation to orthorexia, there was a higher prevalence in women, people under the age of 20 years and in more advanced stages on the course. Related to vigorexia, most students questioned had mild to moderate symptoms, 3,4% had serious problems and 0,4% had problems. The prevalence was higher in cis women, people with an average age of 21 years and the most worrying case is present at the boarding school. It is concluded that there is a considerable number of interviewees with orthorexia and vigorexia. It is necessary to carry out studies at the national level to learn about, outline an epidemiological profile and inform health professionals about these little-known conditions.

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Published

2023-07-10