2019
Examining Race as a Predictor and Moderator of Treatment Outcomes for Binge-Eating Disorder: Analysis of Aggregated Randomized Controlled Trials
Lydecker JA, Gueorguieva R, Masheb R, White MA, Grilo CM. Examining Race as a Predictor and Moderator of Treatment Outcomes for Binge-Eating Disorder: Analysis of Aggregated Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2019, 87: 530-540. PMID: 31008634, PMCID: PMC6589831, DOI: 10.1037/ccp0000404.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBinge-eating disorderWhite participantsCognitive behavioral therapySelf-report measuresTreatment outcomesBinge-eating remissionModerate treatment outcomeBinge Eating DisorderBinge-eating episodesMain effectBlack participantsWeight lossBehavioral weight lossEvidence-based treatmentsLower depressionTreatment researchRandomized Controlled TrialsBetter treatment outcomesControl conditionParticipantsControlled TrialsMultimodal treatmentPercent weight lossPatient groupModerator
2016
Black Patients With Binge-Eating Disorder: Comparison of Different Assessment Methods
Lydecker JA, White MA, Grilo CM. Black Patients With Binge-Eating Disorder: Comparison of Different Assessment Methods. Psychological Assessment 2016, 28: 1319-1324. PMID: 26569466, PMCID: PMC4868800, DOI: 10.1037/pas0000246.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEating Disorder ExaminationBinge-eating disorderBlack patientsEating Disorder Examination interviewTreatment-seeking adultsEating Disorder Examination QuestionnaireEating-disorder psychopathologyDisorder Examination QuestionnaireDoctoral-level cliniciansSelf-report surveyFrequency of bingeStructured Clinical InterviewExamination interviewDSM-IV-TRDSM-IV disordersDietary restraintDisorder ExaminationExamination QuestionnaireBrief versionClinical InterviewWhite patientsWhite samplesHigher scoresPsychopathology subscaleSubstantial training
2015
Biopsychosocial Correlates of Binge Eating Disorder in Caucasian and African American Women with Obesity in Primary Care Settings
Udo T, White MA, Lydecker JL, Barnes RD, Genao I, Garcia R, Masheb RM, Grilo CM. Biopsychosocial Correlates of Binge Eating Disorder in Caucasian and African American Women with Obesity in Primary Care Settings. European Eating Disorders Review 2015, 24: 181-186. PMID: 26640009, PMCID: PMC5076468, DOI: 10.1002/erv.2417.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBinge-Eating DisorderBlack or African AmericanComorbidityFemaleHealth Status DisparitiesHumansMiddle AgedObesityPrimary Health CareRisk FactorsWhite PeopleConceptsPrimary care settingEating-disorder psychopathologyCare settingsBiopsychosocial correlatesHigher diastolic blood pressureInstitute appropriate interventionsPoor glycaemic controlDiastolic blood pressurePhysical health functioningRacial differencesSignificant racial differencesBinge Eating DisorderAfrican AmericansAfrican American womenGlycaemic controlObese womenBlood pressureMetabolic syndromeClinical presentationCaucasian patientsDepressive symptomsComorbid bingeHealth functioningAppropriate interventionsEarly onset
2014
Treatment of binge eating disorder in racially and ethnically diverse obese patients in primary care: Randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial of self-help and medication
Grilo CM, Masheb RM, White MA, Gueorguieva R, Barnes RD, Walsh BT, McKenzie KC, Genao I, Garcia R. Treatment of binge eating disorder in racially and ethnically diverse obese patients in primary care: Randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial of self-help and medication. Behaviour Research And Therapy 2014, 58: 1-9. PMID: 24857821, PMCID: PMC4074556, DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2014.04.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAnti-Obesity AgentsBinge-Eating DisorderBlack or African AmericanBody WeightCognitive Behavioral TherapyCombined Modality TherapyCyclobutanesDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansMaleMiddle AgedObesityPrimary Health CareSelf CareTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeWhite PeopleYoung AdultConceptsSelf-help cognitive behavioral therapyDiverse obese patientsAnti-obesity medicationsObese patientsModerate clinical outcomePercent weight lossTime interaction effectsWeight lossClinical outcomesPrimary careRandomized placebo-controlled clinical trialSecond placebo-controlled trialPlacebo-controlled clinical trialAcute weight lossPlacebo-controlled trialDouble-blind fashionDiscontinuation of medicationPrimary care settingWeight loss maintenanceSpecialist treatment centresTreatment of bingeDiverse patient groupsSelf-help CBTBinge-eating frequencyDemographic factors
2013
The factor structure of the metabolic syndrome in obese individuals with binge eating disorder
Udo T, McKee SA, White MA, Masheb RM, Barnes RD, Grilo CM. The factor structure of the metabolic syndrome in obese individuals with binge eating disorder. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2013, 76: 152-157. PMID: 24439692, PMCID: PMC3953028, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2013.10.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObese individualsMetabolic syndromeMetabolic measuresHigh-risk populationType II diabetesBlood pressurePatient groupExcess weightSubgroup analysisCardiovascular diseaseRisk populationsGlucose regulationTreatment studiesVARCLUS procedurePopulation studiesFactor structureSyndromeBingeDisordersMetSDiverse populationsFour-factor structureIndividualsStatistical Analysis SystemObesityAn examination of food addiction in a racially diverse sample of obese patients with binge eating disorder in primary care settings
Gearhardt AN, White MA, Masheb RM, Grilo CM. An examination of food addiction in a racially diverse sample of obese patients with binge eating disorder in primary care settings. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2013, 54: 500-505. PMID: 23332551, PMCID: PMC3638060, DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2012.12.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBehavior, AddictiveBinge-Eating DisorderBlack or African AmericanBody ImageBody Mass IndexBody WeightEmotionsFeeding BehaviorFemaleFoodHispanic or LatinoHumansMaleMiddle AgedObesityPrimary Health CarePsychiatric Status Rating ScalesSelf ConceptSurveys and QuestionnairesWhite PeopleConceptsYale Food Addiction ScaleFood addictionDisorder psychopathologyBED patientsDiverse sampleAddictive-like eatingSelf-report measuresEmotion dysregulationNegative affectRelated psychopathologyYFAS scoresAddiction criteriaAddiction ScaleBingePsychopathologyHigher scoresAddictionStructured interviewsCurrent studySignificant predictorsEatingPsychiatric disordersWeight historyDisordersEmpirical evidence
2012
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Women with Binge Eating Disorder in Primary Care
GRILO CM, WHITE MA, BARNES RD, MASHEB RM. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Women with Binge Eating Disorder in Primary Care. Journal Of Psychiatric Practice 2012, 18: 408-412. PMID: 23160245, PMCID: PMC3523332, DOI: 10.1097/01.pra.0000422738.49377.5e.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderComorbid posttraumatic stress disorderDisorder psychopathologyStress disorderPoor psychological functioningGreater depressive affectBinge Eating DisorderDiverse obese patientsAnxiety disorder comorbidityPsychological functioningEating DisordersDepressive affectSemi-structured interviewsBody mass indexDrug use disordersDisorder comorbidityPsychopathologyUse disordersBingeObese womenPsychiatric comorbidityPrimary careHigher body mass indexParticipantsDisorders
2009
The Metabolic Syndrome and Behavioral Correlates in Obese Patients With Binge Eating Disorder
Roehrig M, Masheb RM, White MA, Grilo CM. The Metabolic Syndrome and Behavioral Correlates in Obese Patients With Binge Eating Disorder. Obesity 2009, 17: 481-486. PMID: 19219063, PMCID: PMC2704920, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2008.560.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObese patientsMetabolic syndromeMultivariate hierarchical logistic regression analysisRegular meal consumptionWeight loss attemptsLogistic regression analysisObese BED patientsWeight-related correlatesBinge Eating DisorderHierarchical logistic regression analysisLifestyle behaviorsWeight cyclingMetSynBED patientsSelf-reported frequencyMeal skippingPatientsMeal consumptionDemographic featuresBinge eatingDisorder psychopathologyEating DisordersPotential targetSignificant predictorsRegression analysis
2008
Recruiting African American girls and parents for a secondary weight gain prevention study.
Kennedy BM, Newton RL, York-Crowe E, Walden HM, Ryan DH, White MA, Williamson DA. Recruiting African American girls and parents for a secondary weight gain prevention study. Journal Of Cultural Diversity 2008, 15: 181-6. PMID: 19202720.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAttitude to HealthBlack or African AmericanBody ImageBody Mass IndexCausalityFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PromotionHumansInternetObesityOverweightParentsPatient Education as TopicPatient SelectionRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicResearch DesignSecondary PreventionSocial EnvironmentConceptsWeight gain prevention studyPrevention StudyAfrican American girlsAdolescent girlsOverweight African American girlsAfrican American adolescent girlsWeight gain preventionStudy sampleAmerican adolescent girlsObese parentsRecruitment of participantsStudy criteriaGain preventionAmerican girlsOverweightOverweight girlsInternet-based studyLack of awarenessRecruitment approachNumber of participantsBehavioral conditionsSole methodGirlsRiskFirst contact
2006
Two‐Year Internet‐Based Randomized Controlled Trial for Weight Loss in African‐American Girls
Williamson DA, Walden HM, White MA, York‐Crowe E, Newton RL, Alfonso A, Gordon S, Ryan D. Two‐Year Internet‐Based Randomized Controlled Trial for Weight Loss in African‐American Girls. Obesity 2006, 14: 1231-1243. PMID: 16899804, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2006.140.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight lossAfrican American girlsBody fatBody weightOverweight African American girlsInternet-based weight management programRandomized Controlled TrialsWeight management programBehavioral programHealth education programsMean body fatMean body weightControlled TrialsOverweight parentsControl conditionOutcome dataBehavior modification programBody compositionAfrican American adolescent girlsAdolescent-parent dyadsModification programWeight loss behaviorsAdolescent girlsTrialsMonthsComparison of Body Composition Methods in Obese African‐American Women
Newton RL, Alfonso A, York‐Crowe E, Walden H, White MA, Ryan D, Williamson DA. Comparison of Body Composition Methods in Obese African‐American Women. Obesity 2006, 14: 415-422. PMID: 16648612, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2006.55.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Association of body size estimation and age in African-American females
Williamson D, White M, Newton R, Alfonso A, Stewart T. Association of body size estimation and age in African-American females. Eating And Weight Disorders - Studies On Anorexia, Bulimia And Obesity 2005, 10: 216-221. PMID: 16755165, DOI: 10.1007/bf03327488.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overBlack or African AmericanBody ImageBody SizeCross-Sectional StudiesFeeding and Eating DisordersFemaleHumansMiddle AgedConceptsAfrican American womenOlder African American womenAfrican American femalesYoung African American womenCurrent body sizeBody size dissatisfactionAge groupsAge rangeBody mass indexYounger age groupsReasonable body sizeBody imageMass indexCross-sectional research studyFunction of ageWomenLarge age rangeAgeBody image assessmentPercent body fat measured by BIA and DEXA in obese, African-American adolescent girls
Newton R, Alfonso A, White M, York-Crowe E, Walden H, Ryan D, Bray G, Williamson D. Percent body fat measured by BIA and DEXA in obese, African-American adolescent girls. International Journal Of Obesity 2005, 29: 594-602. PMID: 15889118, DOI: 10.1038/sj.ijo.0802968.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbsorptiometry, PhotonAdolescentBlack or African AmericanBody CompositionCase-Control StudiesElectric ImpedanceFemaleHumansObesityRegression AnalysisSensitivity and SpecificityConceptsDual-energy X-ray absorptiometryPercent body fatBioelectrical impedance analysisAverage body fatBody mass indexBody fatAdolescent female subjectsAfrican American female adolescentsFemale subjectsEnergy X-ray absorptiometryAdolescent body mass indexX-ray absorptiometryFemale adolescentsDifferent BIA equationsMass indexNormal weightLimits of agreementBody weight rangeBIA equationsObese girlsOverweight sampleBland-Altman regression analysisBody weightObese sampleAfrican American adolescent girls
2003
Racial/ethnic differences in weight concerns: Protective and risk factors for the development of eating disorders and obesity among adolescent females
White M, Kohlmaier J, Varnado-Sullivan P, Williamson D. Racial/ethnic differences in weight concerns: Protective and risk factors for the development of eating disorders and obesity among adolescent females. Eating And Weight Disorders - Studies On Anorexia, Bulimia And Obesity 2003, 8: 20-25. PMID: 12762621, DOI: 10.1007/bf03324985.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCaucasian adolescent girlsAfrican American girlsAppearance concernsAmerican girlsAdolescent girlsSelf-report measuresBody shapeDisorder symptomsWeight concernsAdolescent femalesPhysical appearanceCaucasian girlGirlsThinnessMeasuresDisordersRelative absenceDietingHigh levelsBehaviorPerceptionEthnic differencesFindingsBeliefsAfrican Americans
2002
Sex, Race/Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, and BMI in Relation to Self‐Perception of Overweight
Paeratakul S, White MA, Williamson DA, Ryan DH, Bray GA. Sex, Race/Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, and BMI in Relation to Self‐Perception of Overweight. Obesity 2002, 10: 345-350. PMID: 12006633, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2002.48.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexRace/ethnicityNormal weightMass indexSocioeconomic statusHigher body mass indexObese white menOverweight White womenHealth Knowledge SurveyRisk of obesityMultiple logistic regressionSelf-perceived weight statusSelf-reported weightSelf-perceived overweightOverweight menOverweight statusOdds ratioWeight statusFood intakeStudy populationUnderweight individualsOverweightBody weightContinuing SurveyLogistic regression