Factors Affecting Body Image Discordance Amongst Korean Adults Aged 19–39 Years

Obesity is increasing at exponential rates in developed economies despite the numerous policy interventions being implemented. The causes of obesity are multifactorial demanding a holistic review for targeted intervention. This study, therefore, provides a holistic overview of multiple factors affecting body weights i.e., socioeconomic and intrapersonal factors. We used data from a household and experimental survey carried out in Spain (Barcelona) in 2014. A non-linear path analysis was used considering the non-linear relationships that might exist between these factors and body weight. Results confirm non-linear relationships between some socioeconomic, intrapersonal factors and body weight. Among the intrapersonal factors, obesity is directly influenced by volitional control of obesity, attitude toward obese persons, holding a correct body image and body image dissatisfaction. Socioeconomic factors that have significant influence on obesity were age, education and gender. Risk attitudes do not correlate with obesity.

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The level of acceptance of the illness among patients with psoriasis

Pomeranian Journal of Life Sciences ◽

10.21164/pomjlifesci.588 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 66 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Kinga Budzińska ◽

Marta Kożybska ◽

Paulina Zabielska ◽

Anna Knyszyńska ◽

Joanna Pierzak-Sominka ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Image ◽

Skin Disease ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Skin Lesions ◽

The Other ◽

The Internet ◽

Great Level ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Acceptance Of Illness ◽

Psoriatic Lesions

Introduction: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory and non-infectious skin disease. It is one of the most common dermatoses. Increased reproduction of the epidermis and, as a consequence, visible skin lesions negatively affect the patient's psyche, disrupt self-esteem, reducing the chance of accepting the disease and a normal life.The aim of this study was the assessment of the level of acceptance of the illness and identification of factors affecting its acceptance among patients with psoriasis.Materials and methods: The study involved 132 individuals, comprising 113 women and 19 men. This survey-based study was conducted via the Internet using the author's questionnaire and the Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS).Results: Acceptance of the illness level was rated great and moderate by respectively 43.9% and 39.4% of respondents. Over 66.7% of the patients described their self-esteem as high obtained a great level of acceptance of the illness according to the AIS. In the examined group, 58% of the patients not accepted psoriatic lesions on their body. Over 60% of the respondents experienced negative reactions from society regarding the disease, and almost 50% of them experienced other people’s reactions resulting from concerns about contracting the disease; these patients obtained lower AIS scores.Conclusions: The obtained results indicate a great illness acceptance among the examined group of the patients with psoriasis. The level of acceptance was influenced by the patient’s self-esteem in relation to the disease, acceptance of their own body image, altered by the disease, experiencing the negative reactions from the society regarding the disease, and the reactions of the other people resulting from concerns about contracting the disease.

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Influence of Resilience and Social Support on Body Image of Patients in an Acute Stage Following Traffic Accidents

Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing ◽

10.7739/jkafn.2021.28.2.156 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 28 (2) ◽

pp. 156-164

Author(s):

Jihye Shin ◽

Jieun Cha

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Body Image ◽

Traffic Accidents ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Acute Stage ◽

The Body ◽

Average Score ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Body Image Scale ◽

And Gender

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the relationships between resilience, social support, and body image in patients in an acute stage following traffic accidents and to investigate factors affecting body image.Methods: Data were collected from 86 patients at local hospitals from January 2019 to February 2020. To measure the variables, the body image scale, Conner-Davidson Resilience Scale, and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support were used. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, analysis of variance, Pearson correlation coefficient, and multiple regression.Results: Mean age of participants was 43.40±14.75 and the proportion of men was 73.3%. The average score for resilience, social support, and body image were 65.16±16.89, 72.93±8.11, and 12.24±6.63, respectively. The highest item on the body image scale was “Are you dissatisfied with the appearance of your scar?”. There were differences in scores for body image according to gender, age, and living status. Resilience (r=-.68, p<.001) and social support (r=-.65, p<.001) were negatively correlated with body image. In the regression model, resilience (β=-.41), social support (β=-.30), and gender (β=.22) accounted for 57.6% of the variance in body image.Conclusion: Resilience and social support were identified in this study as significant factors protecting body image of patients during the acute stage following a traffic accident. It is recommended that psychosocial nursing interventions be conducted throughout the course of treatment.

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