Body Dissatisfaction, Depression, Eating Disorders, Obesity
Conditions
Keywords
Self Concept, Eating Disorder, Body Mass Index, Dressing, Islamic Veil
Brief summary
The aim of this research is to examine the social, psychological and Islamic veil practicing (IVP), non-complete IVP and Inconsiderate to IVP correlates of body mass index (BMI) status in a women population. It is hypothesized that women who are IVP would differ on depression, and social variables compared with their non-practicing peers.
Detailed description
In this cross-sectional study, a population-based sample of 1774 female responded anonymously to an aerobic health club administered questionnaire. Body mass index was calculated from height and weight and categorized into four classes of underweight, normal, overweight, and obese. The questionnaire also included questions about social experiences, body dissatisfaction as Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ), future goals and Islamic Veil Practicing (IVP). Persian version of Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II Persian) and Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale was also distributed among six groups of women having IVP/regular exercise (RE), IVP/non-RE, Non-complete IVP/RE, Non-complete IVP/non-RE, Inconsiderate to IVP/RE, and Inconsiderate to IVP/non-RE. Correlations of BMI with social, psychological, future goals and IVP were explored
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
12 Years to 59 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Open for all women practicing Islamic veil, Non-complete IV, or Inconsiderate to IV
Exclusion criteria
* Overt signs of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa
Countries
Iran
Outcome results
None listed