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Distorted self-perception and dissatisfaction with body image among nursing students.
Luciane Simões Duarte1, Milena Namie Koba Chinen1, Elizabeth Fujimori1
1Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem, Departamento de Enfermagem em Saúde Coletiva, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Most nursing students have distorted self-perception and are dissatisfied with their body image. These issues require attention in nursing education to improve self-acceptance and professional practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Body Image Research
- Psychological Well-being
Background:
- Distorted self-perception and body image dissatisfaction are prevalent issues affecting mental health.
- Understanding these perceptions among nursing students is crucial for their personal and professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the prevalence of distorted self-perception and body image dissatisfaction in nursing students.
- To identify factors associated with body image dissatisfaction within this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted with 93 nursing students from a public university.
- Self-perception and body image satisfaction were assessed using the Figure Rating Scale and the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ).
- Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated from self-reported height and weight; data were analyzed using Stata 15.0.
Main Results:
- A high prevalence of distorted self-perception (87.1%) and body image dissatisfaction (89.2% by Figure Rating Scale, 55.9% by BSQ) was observed.
- A significant proportion of students (68.8%) overestimated their body size.
- Body Shape Questionnaire-assessed dissatisfaction was linked to sex, nutritional status, dieting, and bullying experiences.
Conclusions:
- The findings highlight a critical need to integrate body image and self-perception topics into nursing curricula.
- Addressing these issues can foster greater self-acceptance among future nurses.
- Improved self-perception can enhance professional practice and patient care effectiveness.
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