Titre du document / Document title

Eating disorder and menstrual dysfunction screening, education, and treatment programs: Survey results from NCAA Division 1 schools

Auteur(s) / Author(s)

BEALS Katherine A. ⁽¹⁾ ;

Affiliation(s) du ou des auteurs / Author(s) Affiliation(s)

⁽¹⁾ Department of family and consumer sciences at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, ETATS-UNIS

Résumé / Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To describe the nature, scope, and perceived effectiveness of selected National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 programs for the screening, education, and treatment of eating disorders (ED) and menstrual dysfunction (MD). METHODS: Surveys were mailed to the team physician or the head athletic trainer of all NCAA Division 1 schools currently supporting at least two of the following women's sports: cross-country/track, swimming, and gymnastics. The survey contained closed- and open-ended questions to ascertain the types of ED and MD screening, education, and treatment programs and their perceived effectiveness. RESULTS: A total of 170 surveys were sent, and 81% were returned. Although 79% of schools reported screening for MD, only 24% used a comprehensive menstrual history questionnaire. An MD treatment protocol was used by 33% of schools, and 7% reported withholding those with MD from athletic participation. Screening for ED was reported by 60% of schools, but less than 6% used a structured interview or a validated ED questionnaire. Athletes with confirmed ED were withheld from athletic participation by 21% of the schools; athletes with suspected ED were withheld by 9%. Education about ED and MD was made available to athletes by 73% of the schools, and 61% of the schools made this education available to coaches. However, less than 41% of schools made such education a requirement. Thirty-five percent of respondents perceived their MD screening programs to be successful or very successful, compared with 26% for ED screening programs. CONCLUSIONS: These results indicate a pressing need for more standardized ED and MD screening, prevention, and treatment programs among NCAA Division 1 schools. At the very least, all NCAA-member institutions should implement mandatory ED and MD education for all athletes and athletic personnel.

Revue / Journal Title

Physician and sportsmedicine   ISSN 0091-3847   CODEN PHSPDE 

Source / Source

2003, vol. 31, n^o7, pp. 33-38 [6 page(s) (article)] (25 ref.)

Langue / Language

Anglais

Editeur / Publisher

McGraw Hill, New York, NY, ETATS-UNIS  (1973) (Revue)

Mots-clés anglais / English Keywords

Menstruation disorders ; Female genital diseases ; Review ; Human ; Treatment ; Education ; Medical screening ; Sport ; Eating disorder ; Dysmenorrhea ;

Mots-clés français / French Keywords

Cycle menstruel pathologie ; Appareil génital femelle pathologie ; Article synthèse ; Homme ; Traitement ; Education ; Dépistage ; Sport ; Trouble comportement alimentaire ; Dysménorrhée ;

Mots-clés espagnols / Spanish Keywords

Ciclo menstrual patología ; Aparato genital hembra patología ; Artículo síntesis ; Hombre ; Tratamiento ; Educación ; Descubrimiento ; Deporte ; Trastorno conducta alimentaria ; Dismenorrea ;

Localisation / Location

INIST-CNRS, Cote INIST : 21135, 35400011991537.0050