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Female genital image: is there a relationship with body image?
Tamara Barbara Silva Gomes1, Cristina Aires Brasil1, Ana Paula Pitia Barreto1
1Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health, Center for Attention to the Pelvic Floor, Course of Physiotherapy, Bahia, Brazil.
Turkish Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|July 31, 2019
Summary
Women dissatisfied with their body image also tend to be dissatisfied with their genital image. Factors like age and BMI influence body image perception in women.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Women's Health
- Body Image Research
Background:
- Body image dissatisfaction is prevalent among women and can extend to the genital region.
- Understanding the factors influencing genital self-perception is crucial for women's overall well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the relationship between body image and genital image in women.
- To identify demographic and clinical factors associated with body and genital image.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 389 women.
- Utilized the Body Shape Questionnaire-34 (BSQ-34) for body image and the female genital self-image scale-7 (FGSIS-7) for genital image.
- Pearson Correlation, ANOVA, and logistic regression were employed for analysis.
Main Results:
- A significant negative correlation (r=-0.24, p<0.001) was found between body image and genital image.
- Women dissatisfied with their body image reported lower genital self-image scores.
- Age and body mass index (BMI) were identified as influencing factors.
Conclusions:
- Genital image, age, and BMI are significant factors influencing women's body image.
- While related, changes in body image perception show a low correlation with genital self-image in women.
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