Evaluation of body image in a sample of medical students
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body image, medical students, questionnaires.Abstract
ABSTRACTObjectives: the objective of this study was to evaluate the satisfaction level in a sample of medical students with their body image, relating the results tp their anthropometric data. Material and methods: This is an observational transversal study which included 100 medical students of both genders, aging 18 to 31 years. The Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) was applied in order to assess the perception of body image. Anthropometric data was collected and the body mass index (BMI) was calculated. This study was approved by the local Ethics Committee and student participation was granted by signing an informed consent. Data analysis was performed using SPSS statistical package. Results: one hundred participants enrolled the study (mean age: 22.2 ± 2.7 years), 55% were female, with no statistical difference between the sexes (p > 0,05). Women presented a mean BSQ score of 88.60 ± 28.45, significantly higher (p = 0.00) than men, who presented 54.47 ± 16.72 points. Only women had mild (16.3%) and moderate (5.5%) degrees of dissatisfaction with body image. All men were satisfied about body image according to BSQ. There was no correlation between BMI and the BSQ score (p = 0.95) and also no association was found between BSQ scores and age of the students (p = 0.68). Conclusion: about two in ten female students have some degree of body dissatisfaction. This study emphasizes the importance that must be given to the education of young people concerning the cultural pressure exerted on the body, what can be a risk factor for eating disorders.
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