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Factors Correlated with Body Image Dissatisfaction in Children and Adolescents Diagnosed with HIV: A Cross-Sectional Study

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  • Suellem Zanlorenci

    (Sports Center, Research Center in Kinanthropometry & Human Performance, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina 88040-900, Brazil)

  • Michele Caroline de Souza

    (Sports Center, Research Center in Kinanthropometry & Human Performance, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina 88040-900, Brazil)

  • Cilene Rebolho Martins

    (Centenario Methodist College, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul 97050-180, Brazil)

  • Luiz Rodrigo Augustemak de Lima

    (Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, Alagoas 57072-970, Brazil)

  • Diego Augusto Santos Silva

    (Sports Center, Research Center in Kinanthropometry & Human Performance, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina 88040-900, Brazil
    Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Providencia 7500912, Chile)

Abstract

(1) Background: The adverse effects of continuous use of antiretroviral therapy can generate dissatisfaction with body image in children and adolescents diagnosed with Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection (HIV) infection. The aim of this study was to verify the prevalence and factors associated with body image dissatisfaction (BI) in children and adolescents diagnosed with HIV infection; (2) This is a cross-sectional study with 60 children and adolescents (32 females; 28 males) aged 8–15 years diagnosed with HIV, carried out in Florianópolis, Brazil. Information on BI was collected through a silhouette scale, as well as sociodemographic information, biological maturation, lifestyle, self-esteem, adherence to antiretroviral treatment and aspects of HIV infection; (3) Results: The results indicated that 53.13% of female patients and 53.57% of male patients were dissatisfied with their BI. Lower subscapular skinfold and higher calf skinfold values were associated with BI dissatisfaction in females. Pre-pubertal maturation stage, higher economic level, lower concentrations of CD4+ lymphocytes, lower viral load, lower level of physical activity and longer time in front of the computer and/or video game were associated with BI dissatisfaction in males; (4) Conclusions: BI dissatisfaction was observed in more than half of patients and morphological, economic, behavioral and HIV infection aspects were associated with BI dissatisfaction.

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  • Suellem Zanlorenci & Michele Caroline de Souza & Cilene Rebolho Martins & Luiz Rodrigo Augustemak de Lima & Diego Augusto Santos Silva, 2022. "Factors Correlated with Body Image Dissatisfaction in Children and Adolescents Diagnosed with HIV: A Cross-Sectional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(21), pages 1-15, October.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:21:p:14197-:d:958176
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    1. João Antônio Chula de Castro & Tiago Rodrigues de Lima & Diego Augusto Santos Silva, 2024. "Health-Related Physical Fitness Evaluation in HIV-Diagnosed Children and Adolescents: A Scoping Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(5), pages 1-26, April.

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