Sean R Stickney1, David R Black. 1. Department of Health, Physical education, and Sport Science, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591, USA. sstickn1@kennesaw.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship of physical self-perceptions, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), and smoking status among college-age women. METHODS: A cross-sectional study design was selected to study women (n= 364) who completed a 79-item questionnaire that measured physical self-perceptions and BDD. RESULTS: BDD items, including fear of weight gain, social avoidance and comparison, along with perceptions of physical health and medical use, predicted smoking behavior. CONCLUSIONS: Negative perceptions of physical health and 3 diagnostic components associated with BDD may moderate smoking cessation attempts and maintain smoking behavior among college-age women.
OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship of physical self-perceptions, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), and smoking status among college-age women. METHODS: A cross-sectional study design was selected to study women (n= 364) who completed a 79-item questionnaire that measured physical self-perceptions and BDD. RESULTS: BDD items, including fear of weight gain, social avoidance and comparison, along with perceptions of physical health and medical use, predicted smoking behavior. CONCLUSIONS: Negative perceptions of physical health and 3 diagnostic components associated with BDD may moderate smoking cessation attempts and maintain smoking behavior among college-age women.
Authors: Kathryn Rollins; Christina M Pacheco Jd; Sean M Daley; Niaman Nazir; Charley Lewis; Won S Choi; Christine M Daley Journal: Juniper Online J Public Health Date: 2017-05-26