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  • Psychology
  • Urology

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  • Penile dysmorphic disorder (PDD) involves preoccupation with penis size/shape causing distress.
  • No validated scales currently differentiate PDD from general penis size anxiety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate the Cosmetic Procedure Screening Scale for PDD (COPS-P).
  • To create a tool for assessing PDD and guiding treatment.

Main Methods:

  • 81 male participants were grouped into PDD, small penis anxiety, and control groups.
  • Participants completed the COPS-P and standardized psychological measures.
  • Penis size was objectively measured.

Main Results:

  • The final 9-item COPS-P scale demonstrated good internal reliability and convergent validity.
  • The COPS-P successfully discriminated between the PDD, small penis anxiety, and control groups.
  • This is the first scale to differentiate PDD from size anxiety.

Conclusions:

  • The COPS-P is a reliable and valid measure for assessing PDD.
  • Clinicians can use the COPS-P for diagnosis, treatment planning, and outcome measurement in men with penis size concerns.