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Barriers to seeking treatment for eating disorders: The role of self-recognition in understanding gender disparities in who seeks help.

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Abstract
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Previous research suggests that men with eating disorders are less likely to seek treatment than are women. Given stereotypes linked to eating disorders, men may be less likely to recognize when they have an eating disorder, which could act as a barrier to treatment-seeking.

Year of Publication
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2018
Journal
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The International journal of eating disorders
Volume
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51
Issue
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11
Number of Pages
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1285-1289
ISSN Number
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0276-3478
URL
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https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.22965
DOI
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10.1002/eat.22965
Short Title
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Int J Eat Disord
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