Body image in patients with different types of cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer can cause physical changes and affect satisfaction with a persons' physical appearance, which in turn can affect overall quality of life. Previous studies have primarily focused on women with breast cancer and few is known about body image in patients with other cancers and especially men. The present study compares satisfaction with body image of patients with different types of cancer with the general population and across sexes and identifies risk factors for diminished body image. Additionally, patients that were diagnosed within the last year and those living with cancer for longer are compared.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, N = 531 cancer patients answered the German Self-Image Scale to assess body image. One sample t-tests are utilized to co

SUBMITTER: Brederecke J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8629249 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature