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The Relative Associations of Body Image Dissatisfaction among Psychiatric Out-Patients in Singapore

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  • Pratika Satghare

    (Research Division, Institute of Mental Health Singapore, Singapore 539747, Singapore)

  • Mithila Valli Mahesh

    (Research Division, Institute of Mental Health Singapore, Singapore 539747, Singapore)

  • Edimansyah Abdin

    (Research Division, Institute of Mental Health Singapore, Singapore 539747, Singapore)

  • Siow Ann Chong

    (Research Division, Institute of Mental Health Singapore, Singapore 539747, Singapore)

  • Mythily Subramaniam

    (Research Division, Institute of Mental Health Singapore, Singapore 539747, Singapore)

Abstract

Background : Adults with body image dissatisfaction (BID) are more likely to be depressed, anxious, and suicidal when compared to those without intense dissatisfaction over their appearance. The current study aimed to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with BID among out-patients with mental illness in Singapore. Methods : Data was collected from 310 psychiatric out-patients using a self-administered questionnaire. Measurements used were socio-demographic characteristics, Body Mass Index scores, Body Shape Questionnaire, Binge Eating Scale, Eating Attitudes Test, Beck’s Depression Inventory, Beck’s Anxiety Inventory and Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test. Results : A prevalence of 30.9% of BID was established among psychiatric out-patients in Singapore. Being female, having higher BMI scores, binge eating behavior, eating disorders, and those diagnosed with depression were positively associated with BID. Conclusion : BID is prevalent among those with psychiatric illnesses which could lead to a higher degree of psychological distress and the emergence of eating disorders.

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  • Pratika Satghare & Mithila Valli Mahesh & Edimansyah Abdin & Siow Ann Chong & Mythily Subramaniam, 2019. "The Relative Associations of Body Image Dissatisfaction among Psychiatric Out-Patients in Singapore," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(24), pages 1-12, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:24:p:5162-:d:298936
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    1. Xiaojing Fan & Min Su & Yaxin Zhao & Duolao Wang, 2021. "Dissatisfaction with Local Medical Services for Middle-Aged and Elderly in China: What Is Relevant?," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(8), pages 1-12, April.

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