The relationship between breast size and aspects of health and psychological wellbeing in mature-aged women.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES:Increases in breast size with age are common but have not been widely examined as a factor that could affect the health and psychological wellbeing of mature-aged women. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between breast size and aspects of health and psychological wellbeing in mature-aged women. METHODS:This was a cross-sectional study of mature-aged women (⩾40 years). Breast size (breast size score) was determined from self-reported bra size and was examined against health-related quality of life (Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form 36 and BREAST-Q), body satisfaction (numerical rating scale), breast satisfaction (BREAST-Q), physical activity levels (Human Activity Profile), the presence of upper back pain and breast and bra fit perceptions. RESULTS:Two hu

SUBMITTER: Spencer L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7235664 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature