Anorexia Nervosa in an African-American Female of a Lower Socioeconomic Background
✍ Scribed by R. David Maresh; Susan G. Willard
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1996
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 333 KB
- Volume
- 4
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1072-4133
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✦ Synopsis
The following case study describes the presentation and treatment of an Afncan-American female fiom an impoverished family. At i n i d evaluation, she met all DSM-111-R diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa. Her history was significant for extensive emotional, physical and sexual abuse by multiple family members and others. Anorexia nervosa in African-American females presents unique challenges for diagnosis and treatment. The illness m y be overlooked in a population in which weight loss is frequently assumed to result from malnutrition, medical problems, or more common psychiatric diagnoses. Dificulty in procuring and maintaining necessary and appropriate professional treatment presents an additional impediment to comprehensive, effective care.