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Body Image Related to Sexual Health: Development of the Concept
Christina M Wilson1, Deborah B McGuire2, Beth L Rodgers3
1University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Journal of Midwifery & Women'S Health
|June 21, 2021
Summary
Body image disturbances significantly impact women's sexual health. A new, interdisciplinary definition clarifies this multifaceted concept, improving clinical practice and research for reproductive-aged women.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Body image disturbances affect sexual health in reproductive-aged women.
- Inconsistent definitions hinder clinical practice and research.
- A unified definition is needed for comprehensive understanding.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advance the concept of body image in relation to sexual health.
- To integrate perspectives from nursing, medicine, and psychology.
- To develop a consistent definition for clinical and research use.
Main Methods:
- Concept development strategies based on Rodgers' model.
- Comprehensive literature search, review, and synthesis.
- Inclusion of 71 qualitative and quantitative descriptive articles.
Main Results:
- Body image is a multifaceted concept influencing sexual health.
- It involves emotional/behavioral responses to appearance, sexuality, and femininity.
- Sociocultural factors, race, ethnicity, and health status are key influences.
Conclusions:
- An interprofessional definition enhances understanding and management of body image disturbances.
- This definition bridges disciplinary gaps.
- It promotes interprofessional research and practice in women's sexual health.
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