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Published on: March 6, 2018
Body image perceptions in men with prostate cancer.
Joanne M Harrington1, Elaine G Jones, Terry Badger
1Hematology-Oncology Division, Phoenix Veterans Administration Health Care System, Arizona, USA. joanne.harrington@va.gov
Men with prostate cancer on androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) reported greater body image dissatisfaction compared to those not on ADT. Body mass index was linked to dissatisfaction, but age and therapy duration were not significant factors.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Psychology
- Nursing
Background:
- Prostate cancer treatment often involves androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT).
- ADT can lead to physical changes affecting patients' well-being.
- Body image is a crucial aspect of quality of life for cancer survivors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine body image changes in men with prostate cancer undergoing ADT versus those who are ADT-naive.
- To investigate the influence of age, ADT duration, and body mass index (BMI) on body image perception.
Main Methods:
- An exploratory and descriptive study design was employed.
- 132 men aged 60+ with prostate cancer were recruited from a Veterans Affairs medical center.
- Participants completed the Body Image Scale (BIS) and a demographic survey.
Main Results:
- Men receiving ADT reported significantly higher body image dissatisfaction than ADT-naive men.
- No significant relationship was found between age or ADT duration and body image dissatisfaction.
- A positive correlation was observed between body mass index and body image dissatisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Men undergoing ADT for prostate cancer experience greater body image dissatisfaction.
- ADT may increase the risk of body image issues in prostate cancer patients.
- The Body Image Scale (BIS) is a valid instrument for assessing body image in this population.
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