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Table 4 Overview of DESA-6 Scores in comparison to EDE-17 Subscales

From: Initial validation of a screening tool for disordered eating in adolescent athletes

Number of Positive EDE-17 Subscales

Number with EDE-17 Score

Number Screened Positive with DESA-6 (Percent)

Average DESA-6 Score (± 95% CI)

0

49

2 (4.1%)

0.71 (0.35, 1.07)

1

8

6 (75.0%)

2.63 (1.64, 3.62)

2

9

7 (77.8%)

3.00 (1.98, 1.02)

3

9

9 (100%)

4.56 (3.88, 5.24)

4

7

7 (100%)

5.43 (7.02, 3.84)

  1. Scores of ≥ 2 positive subscales are used as a positive EDE-17 score. Scores of ≥ 3 are used as a positive DESA-6 score