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Total Authors: 2
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| Affiliation: | [1] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Saude Publ, Av Dr Arnaldo 715, BR-01255000 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Cadernos de Saúde Pública; v. 34, n. 6 2018-06-21. |
| Abstract | |
The objective was to examine the mediation hypothesis of body dissatisfaction and analyze their association with weight-teasing and body satisfaction. A total of 253 girls who attended 10 schools from São Paulo, Brazil, participated in this study. Data collection was carried out through a validated and self-reported questionnaire. Study variables were weight-teasing (independent), body satisfaction (mediation), and weight control behavior (outcome). Effect mediation analyses showed a significance level of 5% (p < 0.05). Prevalence of family and peers weight-teasing were 38.5% and 40.6%, respectively. Body dissatisfaction was associated with unhealthy weight control behaviors when controlled by family and peer weight-teasing. Data indicate that family and peers teasing are important aspects that interfere in body satisfaction and weight control behaviors. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 15/20852-7 - "Healthy Habits, Healthy Girls - Brazil": Randomized control trial with adolescent girls attending public schools of the city of São Paulo |
| Grantee: | Ana Carolina Barco Leme |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral |
| FAPESP's process: | 16/21144-9 - "Healthy Habits, Healthy Girls - Brazil": Randomized control trial with adolescent girls attending public schools of the city of São Paulo |
| Grantee: | Ana Carolina Barco Leme |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Post-doctor |