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Psychosocial effects and mental health issues associated with body dysmorphic disorder in women

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A recent study emphasized that about 1-2% of the general population is inflicted with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), with a greater prevalence in women. Women demonstrate more distress associated with BBD, accompanied by repetitive behaviors related to their appearance, such as checking, camouflaging, or attempting to ‘improve’ the appearance of the perceived flaw by resorting to excessive grooming, cosmetic surgery, using makeup, wearing a costume mask, and often concealing the body part they find unappealing.

Source: International Journal of Scientific Reports

DOI: 10.18203/issn.2454-2156.intjscirep20242698

Authors: Amna Shakeel, Habiba Zafar

Institutions: Dow University of Health Sciences, Jinnah Sindh Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402764733

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