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Body image and anthropometric indicators in adolescents living with HIV / Imagem corporal e indicadores antropométricos emadolescentes vivendo com HIV
Lima, Luiz Rodrigo Augustemak de; Teixeira, Davi Monteiro; Martins, Priscila Custódio; Martins, Cilene Rebolho; Pelegrini, Andreia; Petroski, Edio Luiz.
  • Lima, Luiz Rodrigo Augustemak de; Federal University of Santa Catarina. Graduate Program in Physical Education. Research Group in Kinanthropometry and Human Performance. Florianópolis. BR
  • Teixeira, Davi Monteiro; Federal University of Santa Catarina. Graduate Program in Physical Education. Research Group in Kinanthropometry and Human Performance. Florianópolis. BR
  • Martins, Priscila Custódio; Federal University of Santa Catarina. Graduate Program in Physical Education. Research Group in Kinanthropometry and Human Performance. Florianópolis. BR
  • Martins, Cilene Rebolho; Methodist College of Santa Maria. Santa Maria. BR
  • Pelegrini, Andreia; State University of Santa Catarina. Graduate Program in Human Movement Sciences. Center of Physical Activity and Health Research. Florianópolis. BR
  • Petroski, Edio Luiz; Federal University of Santa Catarina. Graduate Program in Physical Education. Research Group in Kinanthropometry and Human Performance. Florianópolis. BR
Rev. bras. cineantropom. desempenho hum ; 20(1): 53-63, Jan.-Feb. 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-897892
ABSTRACT
Abstract The aim of this study was to compare body image and anthropometric indicators among adolescents living with HIV and healthy adolescents (control group). In addition, we verified the associations of anthropometric indicators, infection/treatment, sexual maturity, and sociodemographic characteristics with body image in adolescents living with HIV. One hundred and eleven adolescents aged 10 to 15 years were divided into those living with HIV (n = 57) and a control group (n = 54). Body image was investigated using an eight-point body silhouette scale. Body weight, height, circumferences, and skinfolds were measured. Body image dissatisfaction was found in 54.4% of the adolescents living with HIV, with 38.6% of them wishing to increase their body size. Conversely, body image dissatisfaction was due to the desire to reduce body size in the control group (40.7%). No difference between the HIV and control groups was found for the anthropometric indicators analyzed. Gender (β = -0.52), age (β = 0.18), body weight (β = 0.07), body mass index (β = -0.19), and upper arm muscle area (β = -0.08) explained 42% of the variation in the body image score of adolescents living with HIV. Thinness is the main reason for body image dissatisfaction in adolescents living with HIV. Almost half the body dissatisfaction of adolescents living with HIV was explained by demographic and anthropometric variables.
RESUMO
Resumo Objetivou-se comparar a imagem corporal e os indicadores antropométricos entre adolescentes vivendo com HIV e sem o diagnóstico da infecção (grupo controle). Além disso, foram testadas associações entre variáveis antropométricas, infecção / tratamento, maturação sexual e sociodemográficas com a imagem corporal em adolescentes vivendo com HIV. Participaram 111 adolescentes com idade de 10 a 15 anos, divididos em adolescentes que vivem com HIV (n = 57) e controles (n = 54). A imagem corporal foi investigada a partir da escala de oito silhuetas corporais. As medidas antropométricas realizadas foram massa corporal, estatura, perímetros e dobras cutâneas. Foi encontrado que 54,4% dos adolescentes que vivem com o HIV estavam insatisfeitos com a imagem corporal, sendo que 38,6% indicaram insatisfação por magreza. Por outro lado, adolescentes do grupo controle demonstraram insatisfação com a imagem corporal por excesso de peso (40,74%). Não foi encontrada diferença entre o grupo HIV e controle para os indicadores antropométricos analisados. O sexo (β = -0,52), a idade (β = 0,18), a massa corporal (β = 0,07), o índice de massa corporal (β = -0,19) e a área muscular do braço (β = -0,08) explicaram 42% da variação do escore de imagem corporal em adolescentes que vivem com HIV. A insatisfação com a imagem corporal no grupo HIV é apontada pela magreza e no controle pelo excesso de peso. Quase metade da variação da imagem corporal dos adolescentes que vivem com HIV foram explicadas pelas variáveis demográficas e antropométricas.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Body Image / Body Mass Index / HIV Limits: Adolescent / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. bras. cineantropom. desempenho hum Journal subject: Physical Education / Sports Medicine / MEDICINA FISICA E REABILITACAO Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Santa Catarina/BR / Methodist College of Santa Maria/BR / State University of Santa Catarina/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Body Image / Body Mass Index / HIV Limits: Adolescent / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. bras. cineantropom. desempenho hum Journal subject: Physical Education / Sports Medicine / MEDICINA FISICA E REABILITACAO Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Santa Catarina/BR / Methodist College of Santa Maria/BR / State University of Santa Catarina/BR