title: Characterizing Body Image in Youth with HIV.
abstract: Emerging research in adults with HIV suggests negative body image may be found at a higher rate in this group. To date, few studies have examined body image in adolescents living with HIV. This exploratory study aimed to characterize body image perceptions among youth living with HIV. Adolescents (n = 143; age range 16-24 years; 69 % male) completed an Audio Computer Assisted Self-Interview Questionnaire that assessed body image, psychosocial, medical and sociodemographic information. Medical history and physical functioning information were abstracted from medical records. Results showed normative global body image on the Multidimensional Body Self-Relations Questionnaire-Appearance Scales. Some subscale elevations were observed; including decreased interest in self-care and appearance, as well as concerns with individual body areas. Overall, youth reported preference for own body shape on the Figure Rating Scale; however, 41 % of youth classified as "overweight" per CDC body mass index reported contentment with current body size. Further, 47 % of youth classified as "normal" weight desired to have larger body size. Youth identified as men who have sex with men most often reported desiring larger body size. Implications for clinical care are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Infectious Diseases, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Mailstop 600, Memphis, TN, 38105, USA. megan.wilkins@stjude.org.|Department of Psychology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA. megan.wilkins@stjude.org.
authors.forename: Megan L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Wilkins
authors.affiliation: Department of Infectious Diseases, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Mailstop 600, Memphis, TN, 38105, USA.
authors.forename: Ronald H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Dallas
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA.
authors.forename: Jerlym S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Porter
authors.affiliation: Department of Biostatistics, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA.
authors.forename: Li
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Tang
authors.affiliation: Department of Biostatistics, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA.
authors.forename: Yilun
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Sun
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA.
authors.forename: Paige
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Magdovitz-Frankfurt
authors.affiliation: Department of Infectious Diseases, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Mailstop 600, Memphis, TN, 38105, USA.
authors.forename: Aditya H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Gaur
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001828:Body Image; D015992:Body Mass Index; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D050177:Overweight; D012648:Self Care; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Body image; HIV; Youth