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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Public Health
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Increasing rates of melanoma and obesity highlight the need to understand factors influencing preventive behaviors.
  • Body dissatisfaction is common in obese individuals, potentially impacting health-related actions like skin examinations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between body satisfaction and thorough skin self-examination (TSSE).
  • To examine gender-specific differences in how body satisfaction influences TSSE.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study of 2126 participants recruited from primary care offices.
  • TSSE was self-reported, assessing examination of all seven key body areas.
  • Body satisfaction was measured using agreement with the statement 'I like the way my body looks.'

Main Results:

  • 18% of participants performed TSSE; 30% were obese.
  • Higher body satisfaction correlated with increased odds of performing TSSE (1.6 overall, 1.9 in women, 1.2 in men).
  • Body satisfaction was significantly associated with TSSE for women and the total sample, alongside factors like partner availability and physician advice.

Conclusions:

  • Body satisfaction is a significant factor in TSSE performance, especially for women.
  • Incorporating body image considerations into melanoma prevention efforts may improve TSSE rates.