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PMID: 19249727 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to determine the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and body size perception among female patients in an inner-city family-planning clinic. STUDY DESIGN: All participants (n = 81) were measured for height and weight and completed an anonymous survey. Self-perceived, current, and ideal body sizes were determined by using a standardized scale. Body image discrepancy was calculated by the difference between body image perception and measured BMI. RESULTS: Approximately two-thirds of the participants were obese or overweight. As measured BMI increased, the body image discrepancy increased, with significant differences in body perception in both obese (P < .001) and overweight (P < .001) women. Ideal body size increased with measured BMI. CONCLUSION: Overweight and obese women in an inner-city clinic are likely to underestimate their body size. Our data support the need for culturally sensitive education for this population, because many do not view themselves at risk for complications related to excessive weight. |
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Authors:
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Sushma Potti; Marina Milli; Stacey Jeronis; John P Gaughan; Marisa Rose |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2009-02-27 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 200 ISSN: 1097-6868 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Publication Date: 2009 May |
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Created Date: 2009-04-20 Completed Date: 2009-05-18 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370476 Medline TA: Am J Obstet Gynecol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: e65-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Division of Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA. |
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African Americans
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psychology Ambulatory Care Facilities Body Mass Index* Body Size* European Continental Ancestry Group / psychology Female Hispanic Americans / psychology Humans Obesity / ethnology, psychology* Overweight / ethnology, psychology* Questionnaires Self Concept* Urban Population |
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