Adolescents’ Sexual Wellbeing in Southwestern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Assessment of Body Image, Self-Esteem and Gender Equitable Norms

ABSTRACT Objective To explore distinctive links between specific depressive symptoms (e.g., anhedonia, ineffectiveness, interpersonal problems, negative mood, and negative self-esteem) and cyberbullying victimization (CBV). Methods This cross-sectional study collected data from 268 adolescents between the ages of 13 to 15 years-old (50.7% female) who responded to the Children’s Depression Inventory (CDI) and to the Revised Cyberbullying Inventory (RCBI). Results CBV was positively associated with all CDI’s domains (anhedonia, ineffectiveness, interpersonal problems, negative mood, and negative self-esteem). Demographics – such as age and gender – were not significant in explaining CBV. However, ineffectiveness (B = .46, p = .04) and negative mood (B = .37, p < .05) significantly predicted CBV. Conclusion This study reports the first Brazilian examination of the links existing between CBV and specific types of depressive symptoms. Data reinforce the negative impact of cyberbullying experiences on youth’s mental health, highlighting stronger associations between negative mood and CBV, which could inform more tailored interventions.

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Factors associated with depression symptoms in women after breast cancer

Revista de Saúde Pública ◽

10.11606/s1518-8787.2019053000786 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 53 ◽

pp. 30 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Leonessa Boing ◽

Gustavo Soares Pereira ◽

Camila Da Cruz Ramos de Araújo ◽

Fabiana Flores Sperandio ◽

Monique Da Silva Gevaerd Loch ◽

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Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Body Image ◽

Prevalence Ratio ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Depression Symptoms ◽

Anthropometric Measures ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Oncology Research

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the factors associated with the presence of depression symptoms in women after breast cancer. METHODS: Cross-sectional study with 181 women with breast cancer, aged 57.0 years (SD = 9.5), who were undergoing treatment or after treatment in the Oncology Research Center in Florianópolis, state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The questionnaire comprised items addressing general and health information, economic level, anthropometric measures, depression symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory), self-esteem (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale), and body image (Body Image After Breast Cancer Questionnaire). Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis were performed by chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests to verify association, Mann-Whitney U test to compare the groups and Poisson regression to identify the prevalence ratio of the factors associated with presence of depression symptoms (p < 0.05). RESULTS: We found an association between the presence of depression symptoms and the group of younger women (aged 40–60 years), those who had another disease besides cancer, those who had mastectomy surgery, those who suffered from lymphedema, and those who presented low–medium self-esteem. Less educated women presented more depressive symptoms, as did women with worse body image on the subscales of limitations, transparency, and arm concerns. CONCLUSIONS: Age, educational attainment, diagnosis of other diseases, type of surgery, lymphedema, self-esteem, and body image were factors associated with the presence of depression symptoms in Brazilian women after breast cancer. Health professionals should be aware of these relationships and try to detect depression symptoms earlier and improve the care they provide to these women.

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Body image and self-esteem in older adulthood

Ageing and Society ◽

10.1017/s0144686x09008721 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 29 (6) ◽

pp. 977-995 ◽

Cited By ~ 54

Author(s):

LUCIE BAKER ◽

EYAL GRINGART

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Body Image ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Older Adulthood ◽

National Priority ◽

And Gender ◽

Body Self ◽

Image Variables ◽

The Relationship

ABSTRACTGiven global population ageing and the fact that Australia is experiencing a significant increase in the proportion of older adults in its population, research into ageing issues has become a national priority. Whilst body image and self-esteem have been empirically linked, the relationship among older adults has been neglected. This study investigated several body-image variables and their relationship to self-esteem in a sample of 148 men and women aged 65–85 years who were living independently in the Perth Metropolitan Area of Western Australia. They completed the ‘Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale’ and the ‘Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire’. The results indicated, contrary to a common misconception, that body-image concerns are significant to self-esteem in older adulthood, but that these vary by age and gender. Whilst women appear to develop various strategies to counter the effects of ageing, men seem to be more negatively affected, particularly in relation to body functioning. The findings shed light on the meaning of body image in older adulthood. A better understanding of the meaning of body image, of the factors that influence the meaning, and of how these relate to older adults' self-esteem may help older adults develop a positive body image that will contribute to psycho-social strengths and enhance their quality of life.

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Body Image and Self-Esteem Across Age and Gender: A Short-Term Longitudinal Study

Sex Roles ◽

10.1007/s11199-010-9813-3 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 63 (9-10) ◽

pp. 672-681 ◽

Cited By ~ 58

Author(s):

David Mellor ◽

Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz ◽

Marita P. McCabe ◽

Lina A. Ricciardelli

Keyword(s):

Body Image ◽

Longitudinal Study ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Short Term ◽

Age And Gender ◽

And Gender

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The influence of body image and gender in adolescent obesity

Health Science Journal of Indonesia ◽

10.22435/hsji.v11i1.3068 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 22-26

Author(s):

Vita Pertiwi ◽

Balgis Balgis ◽

Yusuf Ari Mashuri

Keyword(s):

Body Image ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Adolescent Obesity ◽

Female Students ◽

T Test ◽

Obese Group ◽

Fisher Exact Test ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Exact Test ◽

And Gender

Latar Belakang: Body image adalah persepsi penampilan fisik diri sendiri. Mispersepsi berat badan pada remaja dapat menyebabkan rasa ketidakpuasan terhadap tubuh dan obesitas pada remaja. Jenis kelamin juga berperan dalam obesitas remaja dan body image. Remaja yang obes memiliki risiko penyakit tidak menular lebih besar dibandingkan remaja dengan berat badan normal. Maka dari itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat pengaruh body image dan jenis kelamin pada obesitas di remaja. Metode: Desain penelitian ini adalah observasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan November 2019 di SMK Negeri 9 Surakarta. Jumlah subjek dari penelitian ini sebanyak 57 siswa yang dipilih dengan cara two stage sampling. Body image dan obesitas dinilai melalui kuesioner MBSRQ-AS, Grafik IMT berdasarkan usia dan lingkar pinggang. Data yang telah terkumpul diolah dengan independent T-test, fisher exact test, uji regresi logistik dengan nilai signifikansi p <0,05. Hasil: Terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan dalam skor body image antara kelompok obesitas dan non obesitas (p = 0,006) dan rata - rata skor laki-laki lebih tinggi dibandingkan perempuan. Selain itu, laki – laki memiliki skor lebih tinggi dalam setiap aspek body image dibandingkan perempuan. Hubungan signifikan juga ditemukan antara body image dan obesitas (p = 0,045), dan jenis kelamin dengan obesitas (p = 0,009). Kesimpulan: Ada hubungan yang signifikan antara citra tubuh dan jenis kelamin dengan obesitas pada remaja dan skor citra tubuh berbeda secara signifikan antara kelompok obesitas dan non obesitas dan antara siswa pria dan wanita. Kata kunci: body image,obesitas, jenis kelamin, remaja Abstract Background: Body image is a perception of our physical appearance. Weight misperception in adolescent lead to body dissatisfaction and obesity in adolescent. Gender also plays a role in adolescent obesity and body image. Obese adolescents have greater risk of non-communicable diseases than adolescents with normal weight. therefore, this research aims to discover body image and gender influence on adolescent obesity. Method: This study is an observational design with cross sectional approach. The study was conducted in November 2019 at SMK Negeri 9 Surakarta. The subjects were 57 sophomore that were chosen randomly with simple random sampling. Body image and obesity were measured using MBSRQ-AS questionnaire, BMI for Age Charts and waist circumference. Data was processed by independent T-test, fisher exact test, logistic regression test with significance value p <0.05. Results : There is a significant difference in body image scores between obese and non obese group (p = 0.006) and male students scored higher in every aspect of body image than female students. A significant relationship was found between body image and obesity (p=0,045), and gender with obesity (p = 0.009). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between body image and gender with obesity in adolescents and body image scores differ significantly between obese and non obese group and between male and female students. Keywords: body image, obesity, gender, adolescents

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

10.21203/rs.3.rs-57514/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Zvonimir Bosnic ◽

Maja Miletic ◽

Nikola Volaric ◽

Dubravka Holik ◽

Mile Volaric ◽

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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

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

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20200441 ◽

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.

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The Impact of Infertility on Various Aspects of Women's Lives in Comparison With Tubal Ligation Control: A Cross-sectional Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-38747/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mahnaz Ashrafi ◽

Shahideh Jahanian Sadatmahalleh ◽

Negin Mirzaei ◽

Jahangiri ◽

Samaneh Youseflu

Keyword(s):

Body Image ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Infertile Women ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Women's Lives ◽

Anxiety Depression

Abstract Background The aim of this study is to assess anxiety, depression, body image, self-esteem, sexual function (SF), and quality of life (QoL) in infertile women in Iran and to compare the results with fertile women (used a condom) and those with tubal ligation (TL) (as control groups). Methods This cross-sectional study was carried out on infertile women, women who had undergone TL (control 1), and women who had used a condom (control 2) (200 women in each group). They were selected from the Royan Institute in Tehran (Iran) and a number of health care centers in Tehran (Iran) from May 2017 to February 2019. The subjects were asked to fill out the Short Form Health Survey (SF-12), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Body Image Concern Inventory (BICI), and Rosenberg’ Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). One-way ANOVA was used to find the statistical differences between the three groups. Results All mean values FSFI were found to be lower in the TL women and the differences between the three groups were statistically significant in all domains. Women with TL had more female sexual dysfunction (FSD) (22.43 ± 5.30 vs 24.79 ± 4.74 vs 28.03 ± 3.29, P˂0.001). There was a significant difference between the three groups in SF-12 scores (76.59 ± 13.14 vs 68.49 ± 14.47 vs 78.87 ± 12.62, P˂0.001). Also, there was a significant difference between the three groups in anxiety, depression, and total scores HADS (P˂0.001). Infertile women had lower body image (P˂0.05) and self-esteem was lower in the TL group (P˂0.05). Conclusions Our findings reveal the adverse effects of TL on the anxiety and depression, sexual life, body image, and QoL of women. It is recommended that the awareness and knowledge of health-care professionals regarding the side-effects of TL in the above-mentioned aspects of women’s lives should be increased and discussed with patients.

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Frequency of Weight Gain and its Impact in Adults during Lockdown: A Cross- Sectional Study

Esculapio ◽

10.51273/esc20.2516424 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (4 (oct 2020 - dec 2020)) ◽

Author(s):

Uswah Bokhari ◽

Uswah Shoaib ◽

Sana Tariq ◽

Sehar Khauteja Khan ◽

Fatima Syed ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Image ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Sedentary Lifestyle ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Daily Activities ◽

Average Weight ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Lack Of Exercise

Objectives: The current lockdown in the country has led to a sedentary lifestyle because of a shift of daily activities online and a fear of contracting the illness leading to isolation inside homes; Hence an expected change in weight of the general population. This study aims to determine the frequency of weight gain and its impact in adults during the current lockdown of COVID-19. Methods: Participants selected from the ages of 18-25 from different universities of Pakistan were sent questionnaires via WhatsApp, posted online using Microsoft Forms. A total of 157 responses were attained. Results: Among the 157 participants the average weight before the lockdown was 61.95 kgs and after the lockdown was 64.99kgs so there was an increase of 3.016 kgs whereas 18.5% of the sample maintained their weight and 37.6% were reported to have lost weight. The results also depict a 1.6% increase in impairment of body image. Conclusion: We concluded that the Lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a gain in the weight and lowered self-esteem with regard to body image of most young adults in Pakistan due to many factors including higher food intake, lack of exercise and also emotional distress. Key words: Obesity, Weight gain, Lockdown, Body Image. How to Cite: Bokhar U, Shoaib U, Tariq S, Khan S.K, Syed F, Amin B, Ijaz F, Aftab R.K. Frequency of weight gain and its impact in adults during lockdown: a cross sectional study. Esculapio.2020;16(04):110-115.

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Examining Body Appreciation and Disordered Eating In Adolescents of Different Sports Practice: Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17114044 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (11) ◽

pp. 4044

Author(s):

Rasa Jankauskiene ◽

Migle Baceviciene ◽

Laima Trinkuniene

Keyword(s):

Body Image ◽

Disordered Eating ◽

Adolescent Girls ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Competitive Sports ◽

Body Appreciation ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Eating Behaviours ◽

Cross Sectional

This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the associations between body appreciation, body functionality and disordered eating in a large adolescent sample of different levels and types of sports practice. Method: The sample consisted of 1412 adolescents (59.8% were girls). The ages ranged from 15 to 18 years old, with a mean age of 16.9 (SD = 0.5) for girls and 17.0 (SD = 0.4) for boys. Participants completed an anonymous questionnaire assessing the nature of sports participation, body appreciation, body functionality, self-esteem, body dissatisfaction, internalisation of sociocultural beauty ideals and disordered eating. A two-way ANOVA was employed to test the differences in body image concerns, body appreciation, perceived physical fitness and disordered eating behaviours in gender groups and groups of different sport types and levels. Multiple linear regression analyses were performed to predict disordered eating behaviours of different study variables. Results: Participants of leisure and competitive sports reported greater body appreciation, self-esteem and lower body dissatisfaction compared to non-participants. No differences in body appreciation and disordered eating were observed in adolescents involved in weight-sensitive and less weight-sensitive sports. Body appreciation and body functionality were associated with lower disordered eating in adolescent girls not participating in sports, leisure exercisers and participants of competitive sport as well as in boys participating in competitive sports, controlling for body mass index. Adolescent boys demonstrated greater body appreciation compared to girls. Conclusions: The results of this study support the knowledge of the protective role of positive body image preventing dysfunctional eating in adolescent girls of various sports practice and in competitive sports involved boys. Disordered eating prevention and clinical treatment programs for adolescents of different physical activity might benefit from including education about body appreciation and functionality.

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