Authors : Maha Alnemer; Zaina Alsayed; Zaara Ahadi

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAY1160

Abstract : There are numerous factors that contribute to the stigma associated with Anorexia Nervosa. These elements have not been investigated in teenagers living in Dubai which resulted in the purpose of this study; to investigate the aspects that lead to this stigma. The researchers conducted this research by sending out a survey to teenagers between the ages of 13 to 19 that consisted of questions relating to the factors that contribute to the stigma around anorexia. The findings were presented in the form of pie charts and written analyses. The results indicated that in Dubai, the most aspect believed to contribute to the stigma around anorexia is culture. In addition, a small number of respondents believed that the other aspects, such as media and societal standards contributed to the stigma around anorexia.

Keywords : Stigma, Anorexia, Culture, Dubai, Media, Teenagers.

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