The Korean Version of the Body Image Scale-Reliability and Validity in a Sample of Breast Cancer Patients

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: The Body Image Scale (BIS) developed in collaboration with the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Study Group is a brief questionnaire for measuring body image concerns in patients with cancer. This study sought to assess the reliability and validity of the Korean version of the Body Image Scale (K-BIS). METHODS: The participants consisted of 155 postoperative breast cancer patients (56 breast conserving surgery, 56 mastectomy, and 43 oncoplastic surgery). Subjects were evaluated using the K-BIS, the Body-Esteem Scale for Adolescents and Adults (BESAA), the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale Abbreviated Version (WHOQOL-BREF). Test-retest reliability and internal consistency were examined as a measure of reliability and validity was evaluated by convergent validity, discriminant validity and factor analysis. RESULTS: Cronbach's alpha value was 0.943. The total score of the K-BIS was negatively correlated with the BESAA (r=0.301, p59% variance. CONCLUSION: The K-BIS showed good reliability and validity for assessment of body image in Korean breast cancer patients.