Emerging research in adults
with HIV suggests negative body image may be found at a higher rate in this
group. To date, few studies have examined body image in adolescents living with
HIV.
This exploratory study aimed to characterize body image perceptions among
youth living with HIV. Adolescents (n = 143; age range 16-24 years;
69 % male) completed an Audio Computer Assisted Self-Interview
Questionnaire that assessed body image, psychosocial, medical and
sociodemographic information. Medical history and physical functioning
information were abstracted from medical records.
Results showed normative
global body image on the Multidimensional Body Self-Relations
Questionnaire-Appearance Scales. Some subscale elevations were observed;
including decreased interest in self-care and appearance, as well as concerns
with individual body areas.
Overall, youth reported preference for own body
shape on the Figure Rating Scale; however, 41 % of youth classified as
"overweight" per CDC body mass index reported contentment with
current body size. Further, 47 % of youth classified as "normal"
weight desired to have larger body size.
Youth identified as men who have sex
with men most often reported desiring larger body size. Implications for
clinical care are discussed.
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By:
- 1Department of Infectious Diseases, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Mailstop 600, Memphis, TN, 38105, USA. megan.wilkins@stjude.org.
- 2Department of Psychology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA. megan.wilkins@stjude.org.
- 3Department of Infectious Diseases, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Mailstop 600, Memphis, TN, 38105, USA.
- 4Department of Psychology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA.
- 5Department of Biostatistics, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA.
- AIDS Behav. 2015 Dec 31
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