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Body image and self-concept are of unique importance; with body weight having an impact on peer’s acceptance. In this sense, patients with higher BMI have more difficulty in their relations. In fact, the greater the dissatisfaction with their own body (especially in women) the lower is the frequency of sexual activity. A negative body image is often associated with refusal to live sexual experiences, which has as consequences decreased sense of subjective well-being in their lives.
This research aimed to know the subjective perception of body image in obese and overweight women and study the association between BMI and body image.
An exploratory and quantitative study was developed, based on a sample of 149 women aged between 18 and 65 years. Data was collected in various hospitals from northern and central Portugal having been used for this purpose, the Sexual Satisfaction Index (SSI) and Binge Eating Scale (BES). The results show that 46.6% of participants feel embarrassed about their appearance and weight. Of these, 31.1% feel disappointed and 15.5% feel a lot of shame and contempt, reasons why, these women avoid any social contacts. The perception of body image is all the more negative the greater the BMI.
The results of this research, suggest Women with higher BMI seem to be subject to greater mental suffering, because they feel great discomfort in relation to their body. Feelings like shame and and difficulty in socialization are morbidities for subjective well-being. Considering the results and their implications, it suggests an investment in education for health promotion in general and in health food in particular.
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Body image Overweight Women Sexual satisfaction Health Education
Citation
Pereira, Filomena; Ribeiro, Maria Isabel; Veiga-Branco, Maria Augusta (2016). Body image and overweight in adults obese female - what about promotion Health Education? Atención Primaria. ISSN 0212-6567. 48, Supl C 25 – 120 e 3rd World Congress of Health Research.