Table 2 Association of self-reported pandemic-related economic consequences and change in eating disorder/mental health concerns (n = 89)
n (%) | p-value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Overall (n = 89) | Pandemic-related economic consequences | |||
Any (n = 41) | None (n = 48) | |||
Change in motivation to recover from an eating disorder | 0.27 | |||
Decreased | 26 (29%) | 15 (37%) | 11 (23%) | |
No effect | 40 (45%) | 15 (37%) | 25 (52%) | |
Increased | 23 (26%) | 11 (27%) | 12 (25%) | |
Change in feelings of depression | 0.19 | |||
Decreased | 4 (5%) | 3 (7%) | 1 (2%) | |
No effect | 20 (22%) | 6 (15%) | 14 (29%) | |
Increased | 65 (73%) | 32 (78%) | 33 (69%) | |
Change in feelings of anxiety | 0.72 | |||
Decreased | 2 (2%) | 1 (2%) | 1 (2%) | |
No effect | 19 (21%) | 7 (17%) | 12 (25%) | |
Increased | 68 (77%) | 33 (80%) | 35 (73%) | |
Change in feelings of isolation | 0.05 | |||
Decreased | 2 (2%) | 2 (5%) | 0 (0%) | |
No effect | 16 (18%) | 4 (10%) | 12 (25%) | |
Increased | 71 (80%) | 35 (85%) | 36 (75%) | |
Change in intrusive eating disorder thoughts | 0.26 | |||
Decreased | 6 (7%) | 4 (10%) | 2 (4%) | |
No effect | 17 (19%) | 5 (12%) | 12 (25%) | |
Increased | 66 (74%) | 32 (78%) | 34 (71%) | |