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Body image before and after coronary artery bypass graft surgery: comparison and its contributing factors
Mohsen Adib-Hajbaghery1, Sedigheh Miranzadeh2, Mahsa Tahmouresi2
1Trauma Nursing Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran. adib1344@yahoo.com.
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Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery patients reported poor body image before the procedure. However, body image significantly improved four weeks after CABG surgery, indicating positive recovery outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Psychology
- Health Sciences
Background:
- Cardiovascular diseases represent a leading global cause of mortality.
- Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is a key surgical intervention for coronary artery disease.
- CABG surgery can lead to significant physical and psychological challenges for patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare body image in patients before and after CABG surgery.
- To identify factors influencing body image in the context of CABG surgery.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study involving 140 patients undergoing CABG surgery in Iran.
- Body image was assessed using the Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire at two time points: pre-surgery and 4 weeks post-surgery (T1 and T2).
- Statistical analyses included t tests, ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression.
Main Results:
- Mean body image scores significantly increased from pre-surgery (139.60 ± 13.21) to post-surgery (160.25 ± 7.75) (p < 0.001).
- Pre-surgery, age, higher education levels, and being a housekeeper were significant predictors of body image (R² = 0.231).
- Post-surgery, none of these factors significantly predicted body image.
Conclusions:
- Patients undergoing CABG surgery typically experience diminished body image pre-operatively.
- A significant improvement in body image is observed four weeks after CABG surgery.
- Healthcare providers should implement interventions to enhance body image in CABG patients.
Background:
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the world. Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is among the treatment options for coronary artery disease. However, it is associated with significant physical and psychological problems. This study sought to compare body image before and after the surgery and to determine its contributing factors.
Methods:
This comparative study was conducted in 2017 on a sample of 140 patients consecutively recruited from Shahid Beheshti hospital, Kashan, Iran. Body image was assessed before and 4 weeks after the surgery (T1 and T2) using Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire. The independent-sample and paired t tests, one-way analysis of variance, Pearson correlation test, and multiple regression were conducted for data analysis.
Results:
Participants' mean score of body image was 139.60 ± 13.21 at T1 and 160.25 ± 7.75 at T2 and the variation was statistically significant (p = < 0.001). At T1, only the three factors of age (p = 0.005), education at high school diploma and higher levels (p < 0.001), and being housekeeper (P = 0.048) could significantly explain BI (R2 = 0.231). However, at T2, none of the factors were significant predictors for BI (P > 0.05).
Conclusions:
Candidates for CABG have poor body image. After the surgery, their body image improves significantly. Healthcare providers need to employ programs to improve body image among these patients.
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