Impact of Body Image Perception on Behavioral Outcomes in Chinese Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Sarcoma.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To identify the prevalence and predictive factors of body image dissatisfaction among Chinese adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of sarcoma and to evaluate its associations with behavioral outcomes.

Methods

In total, 116 AYA survivors (response rate: 88%; 48.3% female; mean age 28.2 years, SD = 8.2 years) of osteosarcoma (49.1%) or soft-tissue sarcoma (50.9%) were recruited from an academic hospital. The survivors self-reported their perceived body image using the Body Image Scale. Behavioral outcomes were assessed using DSM-oriented scales of the ASEBA Adult Self-Report checklist. Multivariable linear regression was conducted to identify predictors of body image perception and to investigate the association between body image dissatisfaction and behavioral o

SUBMITTER: Wei Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11612020 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature