Weight control intentions and mental health among Canadian adolescents: a gender-based analysis of students in the COMPASS study

IntroductionLittle is known about gender differences in associations between weight control intentions and mental health in adolescents. Our objective was to examine these associations in a large sample of adolescent girls and boys. MethodsUsing data from Year 6 (2017–18) of the COMPASS stu...

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Main Authors: Doan, Natalie, Romano, Isabella, Butler, Alexandra, Laxer, Rachel E., Patte, Karen A., Leatherdale, Scott T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Health Agency of Canada 2021-04-01
Series:Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada
Online Access:https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/reports-publications/health-promotion-chronic-disease-prevention-canada-research-policy-practice/vol-41-no-4-2021/weight-control-intentions-mental-health-canadian-adolescents-compass.html