A qualitative exploration of relationship and attachment themes in families with an eating disorder. In addition, relations between father and daughter with ED are usually defined as emotionally distant and devoid of affection 6 6 Dallos R, Denford S. In cases of bulimia nervosa (BN), family organization tends to be disrupted and disorganized, and women affected often complain of lack of affection and care 4. In families with an individual diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (AN), the standards include features such as rigidity, intrusiveness and avoidance of conflicts. 4 claim that families that include a member with ED present very peculiar patterns of interaction. Family dynamics is one of the main factors involved in the genesis of symptoms. Comportamentos de risco para transtornos de comportamento alimentar entre adolescentes do sexo feminino de diferentes estratos sociais do Nordeste do Brasil. ED affect mainly women between 12 and 28 years old 5 5 Vale AMO, Kerr LRS, Bosi MLM. Rev Bras Psiquiatr 2002 24(3):18-23., i.e., several etiological and pathogenic factors interact in a complex way, precipitating and perpetuating the psychopathological condition. Etiologia dos transtornos alimentares: aspectos biológicos, psicológicos e socioculturais. They can be defined as psychiatric conditions with multifactorial etiology 4 4 Morgan CM, Vecchiatti IR, Negrão AB. In this interface of family support networks and promotion of health, Bullock mentions the reduction of mortality rates, improvement in management of symptoms of serious diseases and the increase of preventive care practices in health assistance 3.Įating disorders (ED) are health problems that have acquired more visibility in recent years. Promoting health in families: Applying research and theory to nursing practice. Psicol Saúde Doenças 2003 4(1):21-32., which justify the need for studies that address family's experience with mental illness.Ĭurrently, researches on family networks have documented the crucial role that social support, especially from family, carries on prevention and treatment of diseases 3 3 Bullock K. Efeitos do apoio social na qualidade de vida, controle metabólico e desenvolvimento de complicações crônicas em indivíduos com diabetes.

The way that family reacts to these new experiences and responsibilities exert direct influence on the evolution of the disorder and the welfare of the affected person 2 2 Silva I, Pais-Ribeiro J, Cardoso H, Ramos H, Carvalhosa SF, Dias S, Gonçalves A. Pesquisas com famílias de portadores de transtorno mental. The occurrence of a mental disorder in a family member causes the other family members to experience changes in life and in the household, including the experience of new emotions and responsabilities 1 1 Galera SAF, Zanetti ACG, Ferreira GCS, Giacon BCC, Cardoso L. Transtornos alimentares Genograma Família Assistência à saúde Os resultados fornecem subsídios importantes para a assistência à saúde, pois indicam a necessidade de acolhimento e formação de aliança terapêutica com a família no tratamento dos TA. O Genograma se mostrou útil como recurso de pesquisa e avaliação na área dos TA, e os dados gerados foram convergentes com a literatura da área. Evidenciou-se que as famílias apresentavam poucas habilidades no manejo de eventos estressantes e na resolução de conflitos, resultando em distanciamento emocional entre os membros e vulnerabilidade dos vínculos. A análise dos Genogramas seguiu as recomendações preconizadas pela literatura especializada. Para a elaboração dos Genogramas foi construído um roteiro de entrevista semiestruturada que incluía temas específicos a respeito das relações familiares. Participaram do estudo 12 mulheres jovens e adultas vinculadas a um serviço multidisciplinar. O presente estudo teve por objetivo avaliar os padrões transacionais em famílias de mulheres com transtornos alimentares (TA), por meio da utilização do Genograma. Results provide important subsidies for health professionals, since they indicate the need for care and development of therapeutic alliance with the family in the treatment for EDs.Įating disorders Genogram Family Health assistance

The Genogram was proved useful as a resource for research and evaluation in the area of EDs, and the generated data was convergent with the literature. It was evident that families presented few skills in managing stressful events and resolving conflicts, resulting in emotional distance between members and vulnerability of bonds. Genograms´ analysis followed the recommendations professed by the specialized literature. For the preparation of Genograms, a semistructured interview script was built that included specific topics regarding family relationships. The study included 12 girls and women linked to a multidisciplinary service.

The present study aimed to evaluate the transactional patterns in families of women with EDs, through the use of the Genogram.

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