Evaluation of the effect of obesity on self-respect and sexuality in women

Küçük, N.; Kaydırak, Meltem Mecdi; Bilge, Çiğdem; Şahin, Nevin Hotun

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“…37 In another study, which is similar to ours and conducted with 184 women in our country, it is stated that sexual satisfaction increases as body perception improves. 38 In a study conducted with obese people with a BMI above 40, it was found that those with low body perception had low sexual satisfaction. 13 It is anticipated that once obese individuals are down to their ideal weight, their body perception scores will also change, also affecting the score obtained from sexual experiences.…”

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“…43 In a study conducted on obese women, a decrease in body perception and sexual satisfaction was found, and it was concluded that self-esteem affects sexual life. 38 In a study examining sexuality after weight loss five years after bariatric surgery, improvement in sexual activity was observed in both genders. 44 The findings of our study that obese individuals have low body perception, and that sexuality is affected, as a result, are similar to the literature.…”

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Body perception and sexuality of bariatric surgery patients

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Boyacıoğlu

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2020

Perspect Psychiatr Care

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This study aims to determine how body perception and sexual life are affected in obese individuals who are hospitalized to undergo bariatric surgery. Design and Methods: Descriptive research design and the cross-sectional method were used. The study was conducted with 53 individuals who consented to participate. The data were analyzed with the SPSS software package.Findings: Low body perception and sexual dysfunction were detected, particularly in women.Practice Implications: In obesity treatment, the psychological and social problems that individuals experience due to obesity should be handled and evaluated with a multidisciplinary approach.

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Body perception and sexuality of bariatric surgery patients

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Boyacıoğlu

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2020

Perspect Psychiatr Care

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“…In the literature, it has also been stated that obesity has negative effects on sexual functioning. 6,7 On the other hand, Küçük et al 5 found that the sexual satisfaction of obese individuals was high.…”

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Self‐esteem and sexual quality of life among obese women

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Serin

2020

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Purpose: To evaluate the sexual quality of life and self-esteem of obese women and the relationship between them.Design and Methods: This is a descriptive and cross-sectional study. A descriptive questionnaire, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire were used to collect the data. Findings: Participants had a moderate level of self-esteem. The mean scores of the participants were 50.45 + 10.23 for Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire. A positive correlation was found between self-esteem and sexual quality of life. Practice Implications: High self-esteem is positively correlated with quality of sexual life in obese woman. Physical activity increases self-esteem and sexual quality of life. Obesity impairs sexual quality of life among obese women. K E Y W O R D S obesity, self-esteem, sexual quality of life 1 | INTRODUCTION Obesity is one of the most serious health issues that have emerged as a result of a changing social, economic, cultural, and physical environment. 1 It may cause many physiological disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cancers, and coronary artery diseases. 2 Obesity does not cause only adverse physiological effects on the human body. There are also psychological effects. Being criticized and socially excluded due to obesity-related reasons may lead to a decrease in the self-esteem of individuals. 3 Studies have stated that obese individuals have low self-esteem, 4 and self-esteem decreases with increasing body mass index (BMI). 5 It has been still discussed whether low self-esteem experienced by an obese individual is a reason or a cause of obesity.Sexuality is a part of human life and enhances the quality of life of individuals. According to the studies, obesity has a negative effect on sexual quality of life. 6,7 The prevalence of sexual dysfunction is also increasing among chronic diseases caused by obesity. 8 The prevalence of obesity is higher in women in Turkey. 9 Lifestyle changes and medical treatments are used for the treatment of obesity. It is required to know the mood of the individuals to develop positive lifestyle changes and keep obesity under control. Nurses are healthcare professionals in the medical team who spend time with patients most frequently and for a long time. For this reason, nurses have a significant role in evaluating the psychological parameters for obese women such as self-esteem and sexual quality of life. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between the sexual quality of life and self-esteem of obese women. | MATERIALS AND METHODS | Study design and sampleThis is a descriptive and cross-sectional study. The population of the study consisted of women with obesity who applied to the dietician department of a university hospital. The study sample was calculated as 90 women using n = t 2 •p•q /d 2 , the formula that is used when the population is unknown. The study conducted between September 2019 and December 2019.The inclusion criteria for the women were determined as follows: being at the age ...

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“…The way an individual perceives his body affects his relationship with his body and self. Although many people think that body image has little effect on their lives, actually people's feelings and thoughts about their bodies are attitudes towards life [12]. Body image; It is shaped by the individual's values, personality, and relationships with his environment.…”

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A Literature Review on Genital Self Image in Women and Affecting Factors

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Yılmaz

Irtegün

2020

International Journal of Health Services Research and Policy

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Genital self image, which is an important factor for women's health, has been defined as the self-attitude resulting from special interactions and experiences involving the genital organs directly or indirectly, and the following emotion. The purpose of this review is to give general information about female genital self image and the factors affecting it and to draw attention to this issue. This study is a literature review. PUBMED, Ovid-MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Scopus, EBSCO, ProQuest, ULAKBİM and Turkey Citation Index database were searched. Various Turkish and English combinations of the keywords "genital self, genital self image, genital self-perception" were used in the literature review. Genital self image; body image, organ loss, sexual functions, genital hygiene practices, vaginal infections, culture, obesity, developmental periods, and media. When we look at the literature, body image studies mostly focused on women's attitudes towards weight, skin color, and beauty leaving the issue of genital self image in the background. Genital self-image has an important place in the development of sexual health and body image. Recently, it has been found that women have an increasing desire to undergo genital cosmetic/plastic surgery operations and change the appearance and functions of their vulva and vagina due to their negative views on their genital self image. It is important to examine all the factors affecting the genital self image, which is of great importance for women's health, and to provide the necessary care by taking a holistic approach in terms of body perception and sexuality. Nurses/midwives should adopt approaches to increase the body and genital image of women and to increase the quality of life of individuals. Nurses / Midwives are healthcare professionals in the most appropriate position to provide the necessary support in developing a new genital self image and positive lifestyle.

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Evaluation of the effect of obesity on self-respect and sexuality in women

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Body perception and sexuality of bariatric surgery patients

Body perception and sexuality of bariatric surgery patients

Self‐esteem and sexual quality of life among obese women

A Literature Review on Genital Self Image in Women and Affecting Factors

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