Abstract
We assessed factors associated with negative body image among 225 HIV-infected and 207 uninfected women. Standardized interviews obtained sociodemographic data and elicited agreement with the statement: 'Overall I am satisfied with my body shape'. Height and weight were measured. Overall, 39% of the women were obese and 47% had a negative body image. Factors independently associated with negative body image were HIV-infection, BMI, and depression. Given the high prevalence of obesity and negative body image, interventions aimed at assisting women with weight loss are warranted.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 998-1003 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | AIDS Care - Psychological and Socio-Medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 1 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Psychology
- Health(social science)
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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Sharma, A., Howard, A. A., Schoenbaum, E. E., Buono, D., & Webber, M. P. (2006). Body image in middle-aged HIV-infected and uninfected women. AIDS Care - Psychological and Socio-Medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV, 18(8), 998-1003. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540120500521517