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Distorted body weight perception and its gender differences in middle-aged adults: population based study
Youngshin Song1, Myoungjin Kwon2, Sun Ae Kim3
1College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Jung-gu, Munhwa-ro 266, Daejeon, 35015, Republic of Korea.
BMC Public Health
|March 4, 2020
Summary
Distorted body weight perception is more common in middle-aged Korean men than women. Factors influencing this perception differ by gender, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Societal emphasis on appearance can negatively impact body image.
- Inappropriate body image perception may lead to physical and psychological issues.
- Understanding factors contributing to distorted body image is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate distorted body weight perception in middle-aged Koreans.
- To identify gender differences in body weight perception.
- To explore contributing factors to distorted body image.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 8363 middle-aged adults (45-64 years) from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
- Complex samples analysis accounting for survey design variables.
- Assessment of distorted body weight perception by comparing perceived vs. actual body mass index.
Main Results:
- Distorted body weight perception was higher in men (45.3%) than women (25.7%).
- For men, age, income, perceived health, and behaviors were associated with distorted perception.
- For women, psychological factors like depression and stress were linked to distorted perception.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed to understand gender-specific differences in distorted body weight perception.
- Findings can inform public health programs and interventions for middle-aged adults.
- Tailored educational and health mediation strategies may address body weight perception issues.
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