Intervention in professional dance students to increase mental health- and nutrition literacy

A controlled trial with follow up

Bibliographic Data

ID5285240
AuthorsTherese Fostervold Mathisen (0000-0003-3687-583X, Østfold University of Applied Sciences, corresponding author), Christine Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn Sundgot‐borgen (0000-0002-1149-0442, Oslo University Hospital), Beate Anstensrud (0000-0002-1682-8887), Jorunn Sundgot-Borgen
Year2022
Volume4
Pages727048-727048
Publication date2022-09-21
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Sports and Active Living (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2624-9367 • E-ISSN: 2624-9367
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fspor.2022.727048
PMID36213449
OpenAlexW4296737963
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited47

IntroductionThere is a need to change the culture within the art of dance, as it has been associated with injuries and mental health consequences. This study evaluates an intervention designed to increase mental health literacy, enhance nutritional knowledge, reduce symptoms and effects of low energy availability, and strengthen understanding of sports nutrition and recovery strategies, in dance students of mixed genders.Material and methodsA total of 125 dance students received three workshops, with 39 arts and crafts students serving as references. The results were evaluated by the Eating Disorder Examination questionnaire, the Low Energy Availability in Females questionnaire, the Hopkins Symptom Check List, and questions on mental health literacy, sports nutrition, and recovery knowledge.ResultsDance students achieved sustained improvements in mental health and nutrition knowledge and temporary improvements in driven exercise (i.e., performing exercise because of a compulsive drive). No other benefits were identified from the intervention.ConclusionOur findings indicate the need for an ongoing education program to reduce the occurrence and development of negative mental health outcomes and low energy availability in professional dance students. Such approaches may not only improve the mental health of dance students but also potentially prevent the high frequency of injuries

Dance · Health care · Health literacy · Intervention (counseling · Literacy · Medical education · Mental health · Mental health literacy · Pedagogy · Psychiatry · Diversity and Impact of Dance · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Medicine · Musicians’ Health and Performance · Psychology

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