scholarly journals A study on relationship between body-image and self-esteem among medical undergraduate students

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 636
Author(s):  
Amrit Virk ◽  
Parmal Singh
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Ideal Body Weight ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Undergraduate ◽  
Ideal Body

Background: Body image refers to how individuals think, feel and behave in relation to their body and appearance. During adolescence self-perception about their appearance is important to the development of self-esteem and is also understood to be an important predictor of self-worth. Research has shown that inappropriate perception of the body image and dissatisfaction can lead to physical and psychic problems in the youth. In today's society, with the growing sense of ideal body image, adolescents and young adults try to lose or gain body weight to attain perfect body. The objective of the study is to find out the proportion of students dissatisfied with their body image, and the association of various determinants with body image dissatisfaction and self-esteem.  Methods: A cross-sectional study was done among 125 first year medical students located in rural Haryana. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data on various determinants associated with body image dissatisfaction and self-esteem.Results: Body image dissatisfaction was present among 16.8% of the students. Low self-esteem was observed among 21.6% of the students. Low body mass index (<18.5) was found to be significantly associated with body image dissatisfaction. A moderately positive correlation (r=0.384, p<0.001) was observed between self-esteem and body image satisfaction.Conclusions: Study findings support the fact that body image dissatisfaction has its impact on self-esteem among college-going youth. It is imperative that effective interventions be planned to educate the youth on ideal body weight and protect this young generation from pressures and consequences of negative body image.

scholarly journals Body Weight, Obesity Perception, and Actions to Achieve Desired Weight among Rural and Urban Ghanaian Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Nana Ama Frimpomaa Agyapong ◽  
Reginald Adjetey Annan ◽  
Charles Apprey ◽  
Linda Nana Esi Aduku
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Perception ◽  
Ideal Body Weight ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Ideal Body ◽  
Body Weight Perception ◽  
Study Participants

Background. Accurate body weight perception is important to maintaining an ideal body weight. In Africa, a preference for a larger body size and its association with health and wellbeing has been well documented. It remains speculative if these perceptions have changed or improved and if differences exist among rural and urban dwellers. The main aim of this study was to assess the body weight and obesity perceptions among rural and urban Ghanaians. Methods. This cross-sectional study involved 565 participants. The Stunkard figure rating scale was used to assess the body weight perception of participants. Participants were to choose from the scale figures they perceived to represent their current body weight, desired body weight, ideal body weight, ideal look for a wealthy person, ideal look for a woman with children, and ideal look for a woman without children. Additionally, participants were asked to describe obesity and its threat to health in their terms. Responses of participants to the above questions are presented as frequencies. Differences between rural and urban participants as well as males and females with respect to the median figure chosen for each question were determined by Mann–Whitney U test. Results. The median age of participants was 40 (IQR 26). The prevalence of overweight and obesity observed among participants was 52.8%. The most frequently selected figure as current body image was figure 5 (23.5%). Figure 4 was most frequently chosen by both males (37.2%) and females (24.6%) as their desired body image (27.4%). Male participants (41.8%) chose figure 5 as ideal for their gender while females (27.4%) maintained figure 4 as ideal for their gender. Study participants associated overweight with wealth and childbirth, and attributed their current weights to hereditary (27%) and childbirth (27%). Most participants were not taking steps to achieve their desired body image, and only a few engaged in both dieting and exercise to lose weight. Majority of participants described obesity as the accumulation of fat (91.0%) and viewed it as a threat to health (91.0%). Differences were observed among rural and urban participants with regard to the figure chosen as ideal for a wealthy person. Conclusion. Results from this study show an improvement in obesity perception and the acknowledgment of obesity as a threat to health. There was a desire for a normal-weight figure among study participants. Attribution of current body weight to hereditary and childbirth seems to be a hindrance to the implementation of actions to achieve this normal figure weight. Public health education, screening for overweight and obesity, creation of supportive food environments, and culture-sensitive interventions are promising to curbing the obesity menace.

scholarly journals Percepção da imagem corporal e indicadores antropométricos e de composição corporal associados em idosos

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 525-534
Author(s):  
Iasmim Batista Correia ◽  
Nathalie De Almeida Silva ◽  
Paulo Granges e Silva ◽  
Tarciana Nobre de Menezes
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Body Image ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
The Body ◽  
Image Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Body Image Perception

Aging leads to psychological losses and various physical changes that, associated with body-stereotyped patterns imposed by society, can cause disturbances in the body image perception (BIP) in the elderly. The aim of this study was to evaluate BIP in older adults living in the city of Campina Grande / PB and its relationship with different anthropometric and body composition indicators. This cross-sectional study was carried out with older adults of both sexes enrolled in the Family Health Strategy of Campina Grande, PB. BIP was considered as a dependent variable and body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), triceps skinfold (TSF), and arm fat area (AFA) as independent variables. The association between BIP and anthropometric indicators was verified using the Pearson chi-square test (X²), simple and multiple logistic regression, with significance level of p <0.05. Overall, 420 older adults were interviewed (68.1% women), of whom 409 reported their actual body image perception. Regarding the perception of idealized body image, 11 individuals did not respond and 230 were satisfied, since 179 desired another silhouette. Individuals with BMI indicative of overweight / obesity were more likely of showing body image dissatisfaction compared to those with normal weight. Subjects with excessive TSF showed greater body image dissatisfaction in relation to those with normal weight. Women were more likely of showing body image dissatisfaction. Thus, it was observed that variables BMI, TSF and sex were independently associated with body image satisfaction.

Body Shaping Through Aerobic Training in the Gym in Adult Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
pp. 97-107
Author(s):  
Alexandra Giurgiu ◽  
Iacob Hanțiu
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Physical Training ◽  
Aerobic Training ◽  
Ideal Body Weight ◽  
The Body ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Hip Circumference ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Ideal Body ◽  
Training Exercises

ABSTRACT. Introduction. Regular physical activity has positive effects on human body composition, even if not combined with a diet. For many people this activity aims to reduce the amount of fat in some areas of the body and targets body shaping. Objectives. The main objective of this study was to learn about the effects of a 12-months regular participation in aerobic training exercises. Methods. This study was voluntarily attended by 89 women with an average age of 31.62, practicing aerobic exercises in gyms, three times a week for a period of 12 months. We carried out anthropometric measurements of subjects at the beginning and at end of the study, respectively, and data was statistically analysed using the SPSS 23.0 software. Results. Data collected was statistically processed, showing that participation in physical training led to reducing body weight by 4.81 kg, decrease of adipose tissue - between the two moments there was a difference of 5 % - fat mass decreased by 4.26 kg, and lean body mass by 0.55 kg. Significant decrease in chest, waist and hip circumference was also noticed. Conclusions. Regular participation in physical training programs involving aerobic exercise for 12 months has had the effect of reducing body weight and the amount of fat in some areas of the body, materialized by decreasing the value of the circumference of the chest, waist and hips, with the intention of reaching the ideal body weight and aiming for body shaping.

scholarly journals Hubungan Obesitas Remaja Dengan Gambaran Citra Tubuh Di MTSN 1 Bondowoso Desa Traktakan Kecamatan Wonosari

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-46
Author(s):  
Siti Rahmi Lestari ◽  
Arif Eko Trilianto ◽  
Pasidi Siddiq
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Physical Appearance ◽  
Ideal Body Weight ◽  
Correlation Test ◽  
Juvenile Age ◽  
Diet And Exercise ◽  
Ideal Body ◽  
Juvenile Obesity

Obesity is a problem which is scared by all ages, including juvenile ages because it can affect the change in physical appearance.A change in physical appearance certainly can influence their body image in juvenile age. The objective of the study is correlation between juveniles obesity ang body image in student of MTsN I Bondowoso at Traktakan Village Wonosari districts.This study is kuantitatif research, the population is all of students from MTsN I BondowosoTraktakan village Wonosaridistricts.a sample 28 ( twentyeigh) people, sampling using proposive sampling, data analysis using the Spearman Rho. The score of correlation test showed from SPSS 17  that the Spearman Rho value p < 0,05 can to correlation value p = 0,040 value p = 0,040 is smaller than 0,05,and r = 0,391 which means the hypothsis is accepted.The result of this research found that there was significentcorrelation between juvenile obesity and body image in students of MTsN I Bondowoso. From the resultof this study,researchers are looking forward to a change in adolescent to diet and exercise activities that routine to maintain ideal body weight

scholarly journals Body Image Dissatisfaction in The Youth of India: And the Effects on Self-Esteem

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhawini Vasudeva
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Body Shape ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Sample Set ◽  
Number Of Males

The aim to conduct this research is to enlighten the impact of body image dissatisfaction on an individual’s self-esteem and to examine whether there is a gender difference in this case or not. There are a total of 220 numbers of participants, with equal number of males and females in the sample set. The tool that’d be using here is a modified short version of the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) by Cooper et. Al. in the year in 1987 and The Rosenberg self-esteem scale by Morris Rosenberg (RSES) in the year 1965. The current research proved that whenever there’ll be higher body image dissatisfaction, it’ll result in less self-esteem. Other than that, it stated that females (M= 22.69 and SD= 3.64) have a higher mean score in body image dissatisfaction than and males (M=23.28 and SD= 3.6), therefore, the men have a higher mean score of self-esteem than females.

Implications of Body Weight Calculations for Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation.

Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 108 (11) ◽  
pp. 5445-5445
Author(s):  
Lijo Simpson ◽  
Robert C. Wolfe ◽  
Dennis A. Gastineau ◽  
William J. Hogan ◽  
Shaji Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Actual Body ◽  
Stem Cell Transplant ◽  
Ideal Body Weight ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cell Transplant ◽  
Actual Body Weight ◽  
Cell Dose ◽  
Ideal Body

Abstract Background: Obesity is a prevalent health problem and significant heterogeneity is seen in the body weight and BMI among adult patients undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation (SCT). At least two critical steps of the SCT are influenced by the body weight. Stem cell collection targets are usually determined based on the actual body weight and conditioning chemotherapy doses are usually determined based on corrected ideal body weight. One could hypothesize that since the stem cells home to bone marrow, the ideal body weight (IBW) being based on the height may be a better indicator of the stem cell numbers required rather than the actual body weight (ABW). Since chemotherapy doses are calculated based on corrected ideal body weight, and the volume of distribution is higher in obese patients, these patients may have decreased drug exposure and hence a higher risk of progression. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the engraftment kinetics and response outcome of 306 SCTs done at our institution between March 1998 and October 2001. These included patients who had undergone SCT for multiple myeloma (46%), NHL (34%), HD (6%) and AL amyloidosis (14%). Body weight, height, stem cell dose and engraftment data was obtained from medical records. The stem cell dose received was calculated based on their ABW as well as IBW and correlated with the time to white cell and platelet engraftment. We also evaluated the effect of BMI on the progression free survival after the stem cell transplant using various cut offs. Results: The mean (range) for the ABW, IBW and BMI were 46.6 kg to 189 Kg; 45.5 kg to 94 kg; and 17.5 to 55.8 respectively. Using logistic regression, we estimated the ability of CD34 cell dose by actual and ideal body weight to predict the likelihood of platelet engraftment (50,000) by day 21 post transplant. The coefficients using both the doses were very similar (.391 for ideal and 0.361 for actual). Using Receiver operating characteristic analysis (ROC analysis); we determined the stem cell dose cutoff that best predicted for failure to engraft neutrophils by 21 days post transplantation, median CD34 dose by ABW of 3.6 million/Kg and by IBW of 4.2 million/Kg. Similarly, for failure to engraft platelets by day 30 the cutoffs were 2.89 million/Kg by actual weight and 3.77 million/kg by ideal weight. Among the individuals with actual body weight more than 25% of ideal body weight (n=122, 40%), we calculated the optimal total CD34 dose required and compared to the actual dose infused using both the cutoff sets (286 million vs. 446 million, P < 0.001 using ANC cutoff and 251 million vs. 446 million using the platelet cutoff, P < 0.001). We then examined the effect of BMI on progression free and overall survival from transplant. The progression free and overall survival post transplant was similar for patients with BMI over 30 kg/m2 compared to those below this cutoff. There was no difference when patients with myeloma or lymphoma were studied separately. Conclusion: This study, as in previous studies, confirms that stem cell dose determined on the basis of ideal body weight is comparable to that by actual body weight in terms of engraftment kinetics. In patients significantly above the ideal body weight, it is reasonable to use a target based on ideal body weight which will allow for collection of less numbers of CD34 cells, thus conserving resources. Among patient undergoing stem cell transplant, the practice of using corrected ideal body weight does not appear to compromise the outcome of stem cell transplant.

scholarly journals The lack of an association between Body Image Satisfaction and Self-Esteem in high school students in Eastern Croatia: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zvonimir Bosnic ◽  
Maja Miletic ◽  
Nikola Volaric ◽  
Dubravka Holik ◽  
Mile Volaric ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Physical Appearance ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Grammar School ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Degree Of Satisfaction

Abstract Introduction: The research objectives are to examine the degree of satisfaction of students in two high schools in Eastern Croatia, regarding their physical appearance and self-esteem based on their gender and type of school - Grammar school or Vocational school. Furthermore, it aims to determine the correlation between degree of satisfaction regarding physical appearance and self-esteem and examines the differences in socio-economic status among the students of the two schools.Methods: The study is designed as a cross-sectional research performed in the Secondary Health and Veterinary School and Grammar School in Vinkovci. The study includes 278 participants. The data were collected in three ways. First, by using a survey on socio-economic status of the participants. Second, a modified test consisting of fourteen questions was used to examine the level of body image satisfaction. Third, a test consisting of ten questions was used to examine the level of self-esteem.Results: Median age of participants is 18 years. The research established a linear correlation between the body image satisfaction and gender of the students in both schools. An association between level of body image satisfaction and self-esteem was not established.Conclusion: To conclude with, adolescents in this region of Croatia are not overly concerned about their physical appearance despite relatively decreased self-esteem. A lack of association between reduced self-esteem and self-assessment of appearance may also be a consequence of later sexual maturation and tradional development which promote the traditional values of family, youth life and marriage

scholarly journals Classification of Human Weight Based on Image

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Shofwatul 'Uyun ◽  
Toni Efendi
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Ideal Body Weight ◽  
Detection Algorithm ◽  
The Body ◽  
Weight Category ◽  
Ideal Body ◽  
The Ideal

Classification of human weight can be determined by body mass index. The body mass index can be calculated by dividing the height by the square of the body weight. According to researchers, this is less practical, so it needs to make a tool that can be used to determine ideal body weight more practically. One way is to use an Android smartphone camera. The camera is used to capture the image of the human body. Then the image is processed by using digital image processing and by using certain algorithms, so it may conclude the person's ideal weight category. The data used in this study are human photos, body weight and height. There are four stages to determine the weight and height based on the image. First, performing an analysis of the calculation of the derived formulas. Second, analyzing the edge detection algorithm. Third, conducting unit convertion, and fourth, proposing several algorithms to calculate the height and weight used to determine the ideal body weight. The results of the evaluation show that Algorithm C (measuring the width of an object starting with the height of the image adjusting half of the height of the object in the image) is the best algorithm with deviation value of 1.85% of the height and 8.87% of the weight, while the system accuracy rate in determining the ideal body weight has reached 78.7%. 

scholarly journals Body Image and Disturbed Eating Attitudes Among Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 413-430
Author(s):  
Wajeha Zainab ◽  
Shafaq Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Ideal Body Weight ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Body Images ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Disturbed Eating ◽  
Ideal Body ◽  
Body Self ◽  
The Impact

Among all the psychiatric conditions, eating disorders has the highest mortality rates and most of the sufferers are adolescents. As the standards for beauty and attraction are changing and creating a bigger gap between actual and ideal body images resulting in dissatisfied, striving individuals to attain ideal body weight and shape. The current study is intended to explore the impact of closely related but discrete aspects of body image on disturbed eating attitudes among adolescents in Pakistan. Schools and universities were selected through convenient sampling, based on cross sectional research study involved 300 students of 15-20 years (M = 17.23, SD = 1.42) who completed the Eating Attitudes Test and Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaires. Analyses revealed that the adolescents with disturbed eating attitudes had scored significantly more on cognitive and affective components of body image that is overweight preoccupation and dissatisfaction with their body parts when compared to adolescents with normal eating patterns. Findings of this study are consistent with the existing literature in western culture that suggests that Preoccupation with weight and shape and body dissatisfaction is a risk factor for disturbed eating attitudes among adolescents.

Clearance Confusion: An Exploratory Analysis of Inpatient Dosing Discordances Between Renal Estimating Equations

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (11) ◽  
pp. 1102-1108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean M. McConachie ◽  
Laila Shammout ◽  
Dmitriy M. Martirosov
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Estimating Equations ◽  
Ideal Body Weight ◽  
Total Body Weight ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Drug Dosing ◽  
Disease Epidemiology ◽  
Ideal Body

Background: Numerous equations exist for estimating renal clearance for drug dosing, and discordance rates may be as high as 40% in certain populations. However, the populations and types of equations used in these studies may not be generalizable to broader pharmacy practice. Objectives: To determine the dosing discordance rate between Cockcroft-Gault (C-G), Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology (CKD-EPI), and Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) equations in a community hospital population. Methods: This was a cross-sectional analysis of inpatients who had documented renal function assessment over a 6-month period. Renal estimation was calculated using 5 equations (MDRD, CKD-EPI, and 3 C-G variants). Differences between equations were assessed using mean bias, dosing discordance, and agreement (κ statistic). Patients with acute kidney injury and those requiring renal replacement therapy were excluded. Results: A total of 466 patients were eligible for inclusion. Dosing discordance was evident between C-G variants and both MDRD and CKD-EPI equations in greater than 20% of patients. Agreement was highest between MDRD and CKD-EPI (κ = 0.93) and lowest between MDRD and C-G calculated using ideal body weight (κ = 0.33). The majority of discordant instances led to higher dosing recommendations when using MDRD and CKD-EPI equations compared with C-G variants. Dosing discordance exceeded 18% between the different C-G variants, with the highest discordance (36%) observed between total body weight and ideal body weight variants. Conclusion and Relevance: Dosing discordance between renal estimating equations is widespread. Practitioners and institutions should be aware of these differences when dosing medications and implementing renal dosing policies.

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