(provided by candidate): Eating disorders have traditionally been considered to be a phenomena specific to Western culture, and a few studies have been conducted among ethnic minorities. Consequently, the design and implementation of intervention for treating bulimia nervosa has been carried out only with primarily with Anglo populations. As a result, Latino populations are under-represented in both efficacy and effectiveness studies for this disorder. Bulimia nervosa (BN) is a major source of psychiatric and medical morbidity, often impairing several areas of functioning. This study is a first step to bring the benefits of clinical developments for BN to Latinos. The literature revision concluded that CBT is a useful tool in the management of bulimia nervosa.
The aim of the proposed research is to adapt a cognitive behavioral treatment manual for bulimia nervosa, creating a version that's culturally applicable to Latinos. The proposed study will develop, adapt and conduct the treatment with 20 patients, ages 18 and above meeting DSM-IV diagnosis criteria for BN.
The specific aims are: 1) to culturally translate into Spanish a therapist CBT BN manual; 2) Develop and culturally adapt a patient CBT manual for BN; and 3) to conduct an open trial of the manualized intervention to generate estimates of effect sizes and determine the feasibility of the manualized intervention.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Type
Postdoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F32)
Project #
5F32MH066523-03
Application #
6928529
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZMH1-NRB-G (14))
Program Officer
Light, Enid
Project Start
2003-08-01
Project End
2006-07-31
Budget Start
2005-08-01
Budget End
2006-07-31
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2005
Total Cost
$54,757
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras
Department
Psychology
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
143960193
City
San Juan
State
PR
Country
United States
Zip Code
00931
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