Body image, self-perception and satisfaction among girls with Turner syndrome-A prospective cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nandini Vijayakanthi ◽  
David J Marcus ◽  
Sobha P Fritz ◽  
Yijin Xiang ◽  
Doris Fadoju
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Turner Syndrome ◽  
Normal Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Delayed Puberty ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Norms ◽  
Final Adult Height

Abstract Objectives Delayed puberty & short stature in girls with Turner syndrome(TS) can lead to low body image, self-esteem & satisfaction. We aimed to evaluate body image, self-perception, and satisfaction among girls with TS using Multi-Dimensional Body Image Self Relations Questionnaire -Appearance Scale (MBSRQ-AS). Methods Patients with karyotype-proven diagnosis of TS between 15-21 years were included after they achieved final adult height. We used MBSRQ-AS instrument with 5 sub-scales: Appearance Evaluation(AE), Appearance Orientation(AO), Body Areas Satisfaction Scale(BASS), Overweight Preoccupation(OWP) and Self Classified Weight(SCW) sub-scales. Mean scores were compared to available sex matched population norms & compared between different sub-cohorts. Results Of 59 eligible girls, 37 girls agreed to participate with mean age : 17.35 ±1.6 years. Turner girls had significantly lower scores compared to sex-matched population norms in AO [mean(SD): 3.32(0.42) vs 3.91(0.6)]; (p<0.001) and SCW [mean(SD): 3.26(0.71) vs 3.57(0.73); (p=0.01)] sub-scales. In contrast, they had slightly higher scores in BASS [ mean(SD): 3.38(0.74) vs 3.23(0.74); (p=0.23)] & OWP [mean(SD): 3.12(0.39) vs 3.03(0.96); (p=0.21)] sub-scales though not statistically significant. Girls with classic 45 X karyotype and those who were overweight/obese had lower scores in AE & AO sub-scales compared to normal population (p<0.05). Conclusion Compared to sex-matched population norms, Turner girls are not reporting negative effects due to their appearance & report general satisfaction with most areas of their body; however, Turner girls with classic karyotype or who were obese/overweight were generally unhappy with their physical appearance. They also seem to not focus their attention on their appearance.

Abstract 18091: Growth and Puberty in Fontan Survivors (GAPS study): A Multicenter Cross-sectional Study

Circulation ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 132 (suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaji C Menon ◽  
Angela P Presson ◽  
Brian McCrindle ◽  
David J Goldberg ◽  
Ritu Sachdeva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Short Stature ◽  
Normative Data ◽  
Normal Population ◽  
Tanner Stage ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Delayed Puberty ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fontan Patients

Introduction: Chronic diseases may result in growth impairment and delayed puberty that contribute to psychosocial maladjustment. There are no data on the prevalence of short stature or delayed puberty in children and adolescents after Fontan operation, a cohort characterized by chronic low cardiac output. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 299 Fontan patients (8-18 years) from 11 Pediatric Heart Network centers. We collected demographic data, anthropometric measurements and Tanner stage using a validated self-assessment questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements and pubertal stage were compared to United States normative data. Short stature was defined as height <5% and abnormal BMI as <5% or >95%. Delayed puberty was defined as failure to reach a stage of development at an age greater than the median age in the subsequent Tanner stage. Comparisons were made between study population and contemporary normal population data. Results: Of the 299 subjects [42% female, median age at enrollment 13.9 years (IQR: 11.3, 16.1)], 98 (33%) had hypoplastic left ventricle and 24 (8%) had heterotaxy syndrome. Median age at Fontan was 3 years (IQR: 2, 4). PLE was present in 16 subjects (5%). Fontan survivors had a higher prevalence of short stature relative to normative data (20% vs. 5%, p<0.0001) and an increased prevalence of abnormal BMI (18% vs. 10%, p<0.0001). Abnormal BMI were split between low BMI (43%) and high BMI (57%). Both males (58%) and females (58%) had delay in ≥1 Tanner stage parameter with at least 2 yr differences between Fontan patients and population norms for most parameters (Figure). Conclusion: Compared to the normal population, Fontan survivors have a 4-fold increase in the prevalence of short stature and nearly 2 fold abnormality in in BMI. Delayed puberty was common in both genders. As these factors may have a negative psychosocial impact, routine screening and management of short stature and delayed puberty should be a priority in Fontan survivors.

scholarly journals Distorted self-perception and dissatisfaction with body image among nursing students

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciane Simões Duarte ◽  
Milena Namie Koba Chinen ◽  
Elizabeth Fujimori
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Figure Rating Scale ◽  
Study Results

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate distorted self-perception and dissatisfaction with body image among nursing students. Method: Cross-sectional study with students from a public university. Self-perception and satisfaction with body image were assessed using the Figure Rating Scale and the Body Shape Questionnare (BSQ). Body Mass Index was calculated with self-reported weight and height. Analysis was processed in Stata 15.0 with a significance level of 5%. Results: A total of 93 students participated in the study. Results showed 87.1% of distorted self-perception, with a greater proportion of students who overestimated their body size (68.8%); 89.2% of students were dissatisfied with their body image according to the Figure Rating Scale, and 55.9% according to the BSQ. Dissatisfaction assessed by the BSQ was associated with biological sex, nutritional status, diets and bullying. Conclusion: The results indicate the need to address the theme in the training of nurses, to help them accept their own bodies and to enable them to act effectively in their professional practice.

scholarly journals The Pandemic and Changes in the Self-Perception of Teacher Digital Competences of Infant Grade Students: A Cross Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4756
Author(s):  
Rosalía Romero-Tena ◽  
Carmen Llorente-Cejudo ◽  
María Puig-Gutiérrez ◽  
Raquel Barragán-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Group ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Group A ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Group B

Without having a reaction time, the pandemic has caused an unprecedented transformation in universities around the world, leading to a revolution from structured models anchored in the conception of transmission of training towards a teaching approach-learning saved thanks to the incorporation of technology. This study aims to verify whether the pandemic situation has influenced the digital competence self-perception of students. Comparing two groups during the academic years 2019/2020 and 2020/2021, the instrument used is the questionnaire for digital competence “DigCompEdu Check-In” for future teachers. After the educational intervention, group A (before COVID-19) presented higher self-perceptions of competence than group B (during COVID-19); the pandemic situation caused by COVID-19 has negatively influenced students’ self-perception of their digital skills in the pretest in the different dimensions under study. Before receiving the training, the group that did not experience the pandemic enjoyed a higher self-perception of their competencies than the group that experienced the pandemic. The data obtained indicate that the difference exists, and that it is statistically significant, and may be a consequence of the clear relationship between self-perception and the way in which students face reality through their personal and subjective vision.

scholarly journals Comparing self-perceived global self-esteem and physical self-esteem among children and adolescents in Southeastern Sweden, investigated in 2000 and 2017

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anders Raustorp ◽  
Andreas Fröberg
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Grade Levels ◽  
Grade 5 ◽  
Grade 8

AbstractObjectivesTo compare self-perceived global self-esteem (GSE) and physical self-esteem (PSE) among children and adolescents aged 11 and 14 years in Southeastern Sweden, investigated in 2000 and 2017.MethodsThe present study consists of two independent cross-sectional study-cohorts from Southeastern Sweden, investigated in 2000 and 2017. The same protocol, procedures, and instruments were used in 2000 and 2017. In October 2000, data for self-perceived GSE and PSE, and anthropometry were collected from 11-years old children (Grade 5) (n=74) and 14-years old adolescents (Grade 8) (n=84). In October 2017, children (n=186) and adolescents (n=140) from the same grade-levels, schools and classrooms provided data for the same variables as in 2000. GSE and PSE were assessed with the Children and Youth Physical Self-Perception Profile (CY-PSPP).ResultsSelf-perceived GSE was higher in 2017 as compared to 2000 among both 11-years old boys (p<0.001) and girls (p<0.001) and 14-years old boys (p=0.008) and girls (p<0.001). Similarly, self-perceived PSE was higher in 2017 as compared to 2000 among both 11-years old boys (p<0.001) and girls (p=0.023) and 14-years old boys (p=0.025) and girls (p=0.002).ConclusionsSelf-perceived GSE and PSE among children and adolescents aged 11 and 14 years in Southeastern Sweden were higher in 2017 as compared to 2000. These results are not in agreement with the increased psychological ill-health as being reported among children and adolescents during the last decade in Sweden.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Restrained Eating, Body Image, and Dietary Intake among University Students in China: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 990
Author(s):  
Cuiting Yong ◽  
Hanmei Liu ◽  
Qiping Yang ◽  
Jing Luo ◽  
Yufeng Ouyang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Restrained Eating ◽  
Hunan Province ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chinese College Students

This study aims to explore the association between restrained eating, body image, and dietary intake among Chinese college students. This cross-sectional study included 1301 college students at two universities in Hunan Province. Electronic questionnaires were used to collect information including students’ demographic characteristics, restrained eating, perception of body weight, body satisfaction, and dietary intake. Anthropometric measurements were collected to calculate body mass index (BMI). The prevalence of high restrained eating was 52.8%. Students who were dissatisfied with their bodies or overestimated their body weight showed a higher tendency toward high restrained eating (p < 0.05). Students with high restrained eating tended to eat fruits and eggs more frequently, while the frequency of eating domestic animals and poultry, sugar-sweetened beverages, and fast food were the opposite. Moreover, high restrained eating was a risk factor for low dietary diversity (odds ratio (OR) = 1.384, 95% confidence interval: 1.002~1.912). The high incidence of restrained eating among Chinese college students and its energy-restricted diets that may lead to possible health implications require attention. Further studies are needed to investigate the characteristics of college students’ restrained eating to tailor appropriate interventions for forming positive body images and promoting healthy eating behaviors, thus, improving dietary quality.

scholarly journals Undernutrition and associated factors in a Portuguese older adult community

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Luísa Moreira dos Santos ◽  
Teresa Maria de Serpa Pinto Freitas do Amaral ◽  
Nuno Pedro Garcia Fernandes Bento Borges
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Mini Nutritional Assessment ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Perception Of Health

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of undernutrition in older adults aged >75 years living in communities and to identify the main factors independently associated with undernutrition. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a random sample of family physicians' medical records of 86 older adults aged >75 years living in the community studied. Their nutritional status was evaluated using the Mini Nutritional Assessment. RESULTS: A total of 10.5% of the elderly were undernourished and 41.9% were at undernutrition risk. According to the logistic regression multivariable model, the following characteristics: being widowed (OR=6.7; 95%CI=1.8-24.6); being institutionalized (OR=12.6; 95%CI=1.7-90.5); or having a negative self-perception of health (OR=15.0; 95%CI=3.3-69.1) were independently associated with a significant increase of undernutrition risk. CONCLUSION: The current study shows that undernutrition is highly prevalent in Portuguese older adults aged >75 years living in communities. The major factors independently associated with their undernutrition are being widowed and institutionalized and having negative self-perception of health. The results obtained show that undernutrition and its associated factors are very serious problems for older adults and a challenge in their health care.

scholarly journals Multiple children in the context of an analysis of the quality of life, satisfaction and further procreative plans of women - cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 60-71
Author(s):  
Grażyna Bączek ◽  
Monika Szyszka ◽  
Sylwia Rychlewicz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Religious Beliefs ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Huge Impact

Introduction: The definition of motherhood is manifold. The responsibilities of motherhood should be considered biologically, psychologically and socially. Conscious motherhood is characterized amongst others by the responsibility of parents for procreative decisions, care for the health, development and safety of the child. In Poland, the model of a woman as mother, who dedicates her life to birthing and raising her offspring, dominates. This has a huge impact on the future functioning of the offspring as citizens of Poland. Materials and method: Study was conducted through a diagnostic survey in a group of 365 women (284 of which are mothers of three or more children, the remaining 81 being mothers of one child). A self-developed survey containing 29 multiple choice questions with a single correct response as well as a standardized assessment tool SWLS- Life Satisfaction Scale E. Diener, R.A. Emmons, R.J. Larson, S. Griffin (adaptation: Z. Juczyński) were used as a research tool. Results: The vast majority of respondents are satisfied with their role as mother (97.1%). Many of the women do not plan to have more children (44.1%). In the respondents' opinion, childbirth is a social privilege of a woman (p<0.05). Mothers of more than one child have definitively declared that having multiple children does not decrease the quality of life of women, is a source of life satisfaction, aids in the fulfillment of societal roles and does not impede professional development (p<0.05). A constant partner, religious beliefs and relations with other women having more than two children are important factors for respondents when deciding to expand their family (p<0.05). Women who have given birth to three or more children have greater life satisfaction as compared to mothers of a single child (p<0.05). Conclusion: Women are happy to be mothers. Motherhood is not a factor hindering their social and private functioning. Women's procreative decisions are influenced by fixed income, formal relationships and religious beliefs. Mothers of large families have greater life satisfaction in comparison to mothers of one child who do not desire more children.

scholarly journals Child-Free Lifestyle and the Need for Parenthood and Relationship with Marital Satisfaction among Infertile Couples

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Razhan Chehreh ◽  
Giti Ozgoli ◽  
Khadijeh Abolmaali ◽  
Malihe Nasiri ◽  
Zolaykha Karamelahi
Keyword(s):  
Marital Satisfaction ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Infertile Couples

Objective: Marital satisfaction is considered as satisfaction with a marital relationship on which the presence of a child has different effects. Concerns about a childfree life and its effect on marital satisfaction in infertile couples are very critical. Therefore, this study was intended to characterize and compare concerns about a childfree lifestyle and the need for parenthood and their relationship with marital satisfaction in infertile couples. Method: A total of 200 men and 200 women who referred to fertility centers in Tehran participated in this cross-sectional study. Convenience sampling method was used for sampling. Demographic survey, ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale, and Fertility Problem Inventory were used for data collection. The resulting data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistical tests (Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Stepwise Regression). Results: The mean scores for concern about a childfree lifestyle and the need for parenthood in women were significantly higher than in men. The variables rejection of a childfree lifestyle and the need for parenthood were respectively predictors of marital satisfaction in women and men. Conclusion: Since marital satisfaction in infertile couples is affected by their feelings about having a child and becoming a parent, it is therefore suggested that appropriate counseling be provided in supportive healthcare programs for infertile couples to promote their marital satisfaction.

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