Factors Correlated with Body Image Dissatisfaction in Children and Adolescents Diagnosed with HIV: A Cross-Sectional Study

Suellem Zanlorenci (), Michele Caroline de Souza, Cilene Rebolho Martins, Luiz Rodrigo Augustemak de Lima and Diego Augusto Santos Silva
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Suellem Zanlorenci: Sports Center, Research Center in Kinanthropometry & Human Performance, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina 88040-900, Brazil
Michele Caroline de Souza: Sports Center, Research Center in Kinanthropometry & Human Performance, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina 88040-900, Brazil
Cilene Rebolho Martins: Centenario Methodist College, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul 97050-180, Brazil
Luiz Rodrigo Augustemak de Lima: Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, Alagoas 57072-970, Brazil
Diego Augusto Santos Silva: Sports Center, Research Center in Kinanthropometry & Human Performance, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina 88040-900, Brazil

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 21, 1-15

Abstract: (1) Background: The adverse effects of continuous use of antiretroviral therapy can generate dissatisfaction with body image in children and adolescents diagnosed with Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection (HIV) infection. The aim of this study was to verify the prevalence and factors associated with body image dissatisfaction (BI) in children and adolescents diagnosed with HIV infection; (2) This is a cross-sectional study with 60 children and adolescents (32 females; 28 males) aged 8–15 years diagnosed with HIV, carried out in Florianópolis, Brazil. Information on BI was collected through a silhouette scale, as well as sociodemographic information, biological maturation, lifestyle, self-esteem, adherence to antiretroviral treatment and aspects of HIV infection; (3) Results: The results indicated that 53.13% of female patients and 53.57% of male patients were dissatisfied with their BI. Lower subscapular skinfold and higher calf skinfold values were associated with BI dissatisfaction in females. Pre-pubertal maturation stage, higher economic level, lower concentrations of CD4+ lymphocytes, lower viral load, lower level of physical activity and longer time in front of the computer and/or video game were associated with BI dissatisfaction in males; (4) Conclusions: BI dissatisfaction was observed in more than half of patients and morphological, economic, behavioral and HIV infection aspects were associated with BI dissatisfaction.

Keywords: body image dissatisfaction; body composition; child health; adolescent health; HIV (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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