Study of body image in fertile and infertile men.
| Autor: | Akhondi MM; Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran., Dadkhah A, Bagherpour A, Ardakani ZB, Kamali K, Binaafar S, Kosari H, Ghorbani B |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Journal of reproduction & infertility [J Reprod Infertil] 2011 Oct; Vol. 12 (4), pp. 295-8. |
| Abstrakt: | Background: Body Image as a multidimensional entity is related to both physical and psychological aspects of the image one has of his or her own body. Lack/absence of an acceptable body image is one of the reasons of mental distress in infertile individuals. Methods: In this study, an equal number (No=120) of fertile and infertile men attending Avicenna Infertility Clinic (AIC) were enrolled. The participants were compared in regard to body image variables based on the "Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ)" consisting of 10 subscales. Data was analyzed by SPSS, version 11.5, using Chi square and independent t-tests. Results: Fertile men had a more positive body image as compared to infertile individuals. Significant statistical differences were observed when body image subscales were compared in both groups; in other words appearance evaluation, appearance orientation, Novy, health evaluation, health orientation, illness orientation, body satisfaction, overweight preoccupation and self-classified weight showed differences, while no significant difference was observed in regard to fitness orientation. Conclusion: It seems that the ability and efficiency of body image is affected by infertility leading to dissatisfaction of one's body image. |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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