Eating and Weight Related Cognitions in Schizophrenia
Author Information
Author(s): Khazaal Yasser, Frésard Emmanuelle, Zimmermann Grégoire, Trombert Nathalie Morinière, Pomini Valentino, Grasset François, Borgeat François, Zullino Daniele
Primary Institution: Department of Psychiatry – CHUV, University of Lausanne
Hypothesis
The study aims to assess cognitions related to restrained eating in severely overweight patients with schizophrenia treated with antipsychotic drugs.
Conclusion
Cognitive distortions may play an important role in weight gain in patients with schizophrenia treated with antipsychotic drugs.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients with schizophrenia scored higher on the MAC-R total scale compared to controls.
- Gender was significantly related to eating disorders cognition, with women scoring higher than men.
- Schizophrenic patients with BMI < 28 scored higher on the MAC-R scale than non-psychiatric controls.
Takeaway
This study looked at how people with schizophrenia think about food and weight, finding that their thoughts can make it hard for them to manage their weight.
Methodology
A cross-sectional case-control study comparing 40 outpatients with schizophrenia to 40 controls, using the Mizes Anorectic cognitive questionnaire (MAC-R).
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the selection of control subjects and the small sample size.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and included clinical workers as controls, which may differ socially and culturally from patients.
Participant Demographics
40 outpatients with schizophrenia (19 female, mean age 33.8) and 40 controls without psychiatric disability (21 female, mean age 35.5).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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