Comparison of Body Dissatisfaction Among Islamic Veil Practicing (IVP), Non-Complete IVP, and Inconsiderate to IVP Women

The aim of this research is to examine the social, psychological and Islamic veil practicing (IVP), non-complete IVP and Inconsiderate to IVP correlates of body mass index (BMI) status in a women population. It is hypothesized that women who are IVP would differ on depression, and social variables compared with their non-practicing peers.

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Key information

Conditions

Depression Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Body Dissatisfaction Body Weight Eating Disorders Feeding and Eating Disorders Mental Disorders Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Obesity Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Digestive

Age range

12 year–59 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Aerobic Health Clubs

Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran

About this study

In this cross-sectional study, a population-based sample of 1774 female responded anonymously to an aerobic health club administered questionnaire. Body mass index was calculated from height and weight and categorized into four classes of underweight, normal, overweight, and obese. The questionnaire also included questions about social experiences, body dissatisfaction as Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ), future goals and Islamic Veil Practicing (IVP). Persian version of Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II Persian) and Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale was also distributed among six groups of women having IVP/regular exercise (RE), IVP/non-RE, Non-complete IVP/RE, Non-complete IVP/non-RE, Inconsiderate to IVP/RE, and Inconsiderate to IVP/non-RE. Correlations of BMI with social, psychological, future goals and IVP were explored

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Open for all women practicing Islamic veil, Non-complete IV, or Inconsiderate to IV

Exclusion criteria

Overt signs of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Other

Collaborators

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Study completion: 2006
First posted: Jan 1, 2007
Registry last updated: Feb 5, 2009

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