1. Preventing the Onset of Eating Disorders Among Pre-Teen and Teenage Girls
Population Assessment Online Presentation Presented By:
Cynthia McGalliard, RN, BSN, Graduate Student
Auburn University School of Nursing

2. Table of Contents Introduction of Population Goal Statement Objectives
Survey Tool
Health Disparities
Factors Affecting Overall Health
Strategies for Clinical Prevention
Strategies for Health Promotion

3. Introduction Five participants between ages 12 -17:
#1: 12 y/o, Caucasian
#2: 13 y/o, Caucasian
#3: 14 y/o, Caucasian
#4: 17 y/o, Caucasian
#5: 18 y/o, African American

4. Goal Statement
The purpose of this population assessment is to examine potential risks and the importance of protective factors associated with the onset of eating disorders in adolescent and pre adolescent females.
Location of Assessment:
Upper Kingston Park Prattville, Alabama

5. 1ST Objective
Identify the demographic data and health behaviors of the population.

6. 2nd Objective
Determine any educational barriers that would affect the comprehension of information provided.

7. 3rd Objective
Assess personal perception of family and/or social support.

8. 4th Objective
Examine the population’s access to health resources including direct health services and technology use.

9. McKnight Risk Factor Survey-III (MRFS-III)
Survey Tool
McKnight Risk Factor Survey-III (MRFS-III)
Questionnaire includes 103 items
Answers range from 0 (never) to 5 (always)
Higher scores indicate concerns
Survey tool link:

10. Health Disparities Poverty Environmental threats
Inadequate healthcare access
Individual/behavioral factors
Educational inequalities

11. Factors Affecting Overall Health
Poor eating habits
Risky behaviors (multiple sexual partners, substance abuse, violent behavior)
Lack of physical activity
Environmental influence (family, peer group, school, community characteristics)

12. Strategies for Clinical Prevention
Universal prevention (include all populations of pre-teen and teens)
Targeted prevention (individuals demonstrating signs of eating disorders)
Become familiar with available resources
Enhance self-knowledge of signs and symptoms of eating disorders among teens
Provide education to others involved

13. Strategies for Health Promotion
School connectedness- promotes feeling that others care about the individual
Parent engagement in school- demonstrates support of children
Engagement in Extracurricular Activities- enhance self-perception
Positive parental practices- encouragement for making healthy choices and avoiding risky behaviors
Education/Awareness- promotes awareness of the individual

14. References
Brown, R. (n.d.). Extracurricular activity: How does participation encourage positive youth development? University of Nevada. Retrieved on July 16, 2014 from unr.edu/ publications/files/cy/other/fs9932.pdf Maine, M. & McCallum, K. (n.d.) Assisting physicians in eating disorder prevention. NEDA. Retrieved on July 16, 2014 from Nationaleating disorders.org/assisting-physicians-eating-disorder-prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2014). Adolescent and school health. Retrieved on July 16, 2014 from protective/index.htm