Physical self-perception, body dysmorphic disorder, and smoking behavior.
OBJECTIVE
To examine the relationship of physical self-perceptions, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), and smoking status among college-age women.


METHODS
A cross-sectional study design was selected to study women (n= 364) who completed a 79-item questionnaire that measured physical self-perceptions and BDD.


RESULTS
BDD items, including fear of weight gain, social avoidance and comparison, along with perceptions of physical health and medical use, predicted smoking behavior.


CONCLUSIONS
Negative perceptions of physical health and 3 diagnostic components associated with BDD may moderate smoking cessation attempts and maintain smoking behavior among college-age women.
Stickney
Sean R
SR
Department of Health, Physical education, and Sport Science, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591, USA. sstickn1@kennesaw.edu
Black
David R
DR
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001828:Body Image; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders; D012649:Self Concept; D012907:Smoking; D014481:United States