Body Image and Body Recovery

Robinson, Sue

doi:10.1007/978-1-4615-4177-6_12

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“…Another salient construct for women with PTSD is the effect of negative self-image on body weight. Women who have been abused commonly have a disrupted sense of self-worth and often experience disgust regarding their own bodies; these perceptions can be manifested in diminished self-care, including overeating and physical inactivity (Robinson, 2000). Few studies have explored physical activity levels among women with PTSD.…”

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“…There are several hypotheses about specific behavioral, psychological, and physiological risk factors and mechanisms that may contribute to CVD in PTSD (e.g., Dedert et al, 2010; Gustafson & Sarwer, 2004; Harrington et al, 2010; Kubzansky et al, 2014; McShane & Zirkel, 2008; Robinson, 2000; Wiederman et al, 1999; Weiner & Stephens, 1999; Wonderlich et al, 2001). Although it is beyond the scope of the present paper to review all potential explanatory mechanisms with regard to PTSD/CVD risk associations, we review a number of the most prevalent behavioral/psychological and physiological theories/concepts.…”

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Cardiovascular risks in relation to posttraumatic stress severity among young trauma-exposed women

Kibler

Tursich³

et al. 2018

Journal of Affective Disorders

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Cardiovascular risks in relation to posttraumatic stress severity among young trauma-exposed women

Kibler

Tursich³

et al. 2018

Journal of Affective Disorders

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“…A related phenomenon is the effect of negative self-image on body weight. Women who have been abused commonly have a disrupted sense of self-worth and their own beauty, losing confidence in their ability to be valued and seen as beautiful to others; these beliefs can be manifested in diminished self-care, including overeating and physical inactivity (Robinson, 2000).…”

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Cognitive and behavioral reactions to stress among adults with PTSD: Implications for immunity and health.

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Hughes³

The Psychoneuroimmunology of Chronic Disease: Exploring the Links Between Inflammation, Stress, and Illness.

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Adults who meet criteria for a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis have poorer health on average, and their health problems occur earlier in life, compared with adults in the general population (Beckham et al, 1998;Butterfield, Fomeris, Feldman, & Beckham, 2000; Schnurr & Janikowski, 1999). Furthermore, one study showed that the relationship of PTSD to physical health was independent of age, depression, or other comorbid anxiety disorders (Zayfert, Dums, Ferguson, & Hegel, 2002). For some individuals, the health consequences of trauma may begin with traumatic childhood experiences. Two separate large-scale epidemiological studies in the United States and United Kingdom demonstrated linear relationships between the number of adverse childhood experiences (e.g, abuse, other potentially traumatic event) and cardiovascular risk factors evidenced as adults (Felitti et al, 1998; Surtees et al, 2003). Data from the U.S. National Comorbidity Study indicated childhood sexual abuse was associated 133

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Posttraumatic Stress and Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Kibler

2009

Journal of Trauma & Dissociation

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A growing literature indicates that posttraumatic stress is associated with cardiovascular risk and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Research on specific CVD risk factors and their prevalence in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may improve understanding of CVD development in this population. The primary purpose of the present article is to outline the evidence relating posttraumatic stress to CVD risk, with an emphasis on behavioral factors. The evidence concerning potential elevations in traditional cardiovascular risk factors with behavioral components in PTSD is reviewed. Brief discussions of autonomic nervous system hyperarousal and immune dysfunction as potential mechanisms for CVD risk are also presented. Together, the available evidence suggests that multiple related risk factors and physiological systems may impact health in PTSD. Based on the literature to date, it is suggested that additional studies are needed on the synergistic effects of multiple interacting CVD risk factors and interventions aimed at primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular risk.

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Body Image and Body Recovery

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Cardiovascular risks in relation to posttraumatic stress severity among young trauma-exposed women

Cardiovascular risks in relation to posttraumatic stress severity among young trauma-exposed women

Cognitive and behavioral reactions to stress among adults with PTSD: Implications for immunity and health.

Posttraumatic Stress and Cardiovascular Disease Risk

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