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Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study
Published on: February 2, 2017
Body Image and its Relation with Body Mass Index among Indian Adolescents
Vaishali R Deshmukh1, Aditi A Kulkarni
1Departments of Pediatrics and #Research, Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, India. Correspondence to: Dr Vaishali R Deshmukh, Department of Pediatrics, Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Centre, Erandawane, Pune 411004, India. vrdesh06@gmail.com.
Objective:
To evaluate association of body mass index with perception and attitude towards bodyweight, shape and body image among adolescents.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study was done on 1811 adolescents. Attitude towards body image was assessed by using a self-administered Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire. Perceived body shape was measured using the Stunkard scale.
Results:
Adolescents showed significant difference (P<0.005) in perceptions and behaviors related to appearance, fitness, health, body areas and weight across various body mass index and socioeconomic categories. Girls articulated significantly higher (P<0.005) body dissatisfaction than boys.
Conclusion:
Attitudes and perceptions towards body image differ with sex, body mass index and socioeconomic class.
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