Body image dissatisfaction among women with scleroderma: Extent and relationship to psychosocial function

Lisa M. Benrud-Larson; Barbara White; Leslie J. Heinberg; Christy Boling; Jeffrey Reed; Fredrick M. Wigley; Jennifer A. Haythornthwaite

doi:10.1037/0278-6133.22.2.130

Body image dissatisfaction among women with scleroderma: Extent and relationship to psychosocial function

Lisa M. Benrud-Larson, Barbara White, Leslie J. Heinberg, Christy Boling, Jeffrey Reed, Fredrick M. Wigley, Jennifer A. Haythornthwaite

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Abstract

Body image dissatisfaction and its relationship to psychosocial function were investigated in 127 women with scleroderma. Results indicated elevated body image dissatisfaction, with participants reporting higher levels than a sample of patients with severe burn injuries. Age, skin tightening above the elbows, and functional disability were related to heightened body image dissatisfaction, suggesting that younger patients with more severe disease may be at greatest risk for developing body image concerns. Path analysis revealed that depression mediated the relationship between body image dissatisfaction and psychosocial function. Results suggest that body image dissatisfaction is a significant concern in women with scleroderma and should be assessed routinely. Early identification and treatment of body image dissatisfaction may help prevent the development of depression and psychosocial impairment in this population.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	130-139
Number of pages	10
Journal	Health Psychology
Volume	22
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1037/0278-6133.22.2.130
State	Published - Mar 2003

Keywords

Body image dissatisfaction
Depression
Psychosocial function
Scleroderma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Applied Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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Body image dissatisfaction among women with scleroderma : Extent and relationship to psychosocial function. / Benrud-Larson, Lisa M.; White, Barbara; Heinberg, Leslie J.; Boling, Christy; Reed, Jeffrey; Wigley, Fredrick M.; Haythornthwaite, Jennifer A.

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