Does body image perception relate to quality of life in middle-aged women?

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In Brazil, information about the influence of body image on the various life domains of women in menopausal transition is scarce. Thus, the objective of the study was to analyze the relationship between body image and quality of life in middle-aged Brazilian women.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study of 250 women between 40 and 65 years old, living in Parnamirim/RN, Brazil, who were evaluated in relation to body image and quality of life. For body image, women were classified as: dissatisfied due to low weight, satisfied (with their body weight) and dissatisfied due to being overweight. Quality of life was assessed through a questionnaire in which higher values indicate higher quality of life. Multiple linear regression was performed to analyze the relationshi

SUBMITTER: Medeiros de Morais MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5604940 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature