Table 5.
Univariate analysis of DE prevalence among OCP users and non-OCP users
| Measurement | OCP Users (n = 43) | Non-OCP Users (n = 248) | P Valuea |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE | 24 (55.8%) | 81 (32.7%) | 0.01 |
| EDE-Q subscales | |||
| Dietary restraint (≥4) | 10 (23.3%) | 14 (5.6%) | 0.00 |
| Weight concern (≥4) | 16 (37.2%) | 33 (13.3%) | 0.00 |
| Shape concern (≥4) | 17 (39.5%) | 40 (16.1%) | 0.00 |
| Global score (≥4) | 10 (23.3%) | 16 (6.5%) | 0.00 |
EDE-Q, Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire; DE, disordered eating (reported performing ≥2 of the listed pathogenic eating behaviors on the EDE-Q ≥2 times in the past 28 days); OCP, oral contraceptive pill; EDE-Q subscale scoring, disordered eating defined as having a score ≥4.0 on the dietary restraint, weight concern, or shape concern subscales; global score on the EDE-Q, disordered eating defined as having a mean global score (an average of the subscales) of ≥4.0 on the EDE-Q.
a
Fisher exact test.