Journal of Education and Health Promotion

Relationship of eating behavior and self‑esteem with body image perception and other factors among female college students of University of Delhi

. Abhilasha Kapoor; . Madhu Kumari Upadhyay; . Narinder Kumar Saini

Volume 12, Issue 3 , March 2022, , Pages 1-7

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BACKGROUND: Eating disorders (EDs) can lead to life‑threatening nutritional deficiencies whereas self‑esteem influences interpersonal relationships and academic performance. ... Read More BACKGROUND: Eating disorders (EDs) can lead to life‑threatening nutritional deficiencies whereas self‑esteem influences interpersonal relationships and academic performance. Excessive concerns about body image resulting in body dissatisfaction not only affect psychological well‑being but also predisposes to disordered eating behaviors. The objective of this study is to assess the eating behavior and level of self‑esteem, their relationship with body image perception and also identify factors associated with them among undergraduate female college students.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross‑sectional study was conducted among 180 female undergraduate students of University of Delhi. Sociodemographic characteristics and anthropometric measurements were recorded. Eating Attitude Test‑26, Rosenberg Self‑esteem Scale, Contour Drawing Rating Scale and Body Shape Questionnaire 34 were used to assess eating behavior, self‑esteem, body image dissatisfaction and body shape concerns, respectively. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used and binary logistic regression was applied to identify the factors determining high risk eating behavior and low self‑esteem.RESULTS: In this study, 27.8% of the study participants were overweight or obese, 30.6% had body shape concerns and 76.7% had body image dissatisfaction. Significant proportion (13.9%) of the participants was identified as high risk for the development of EDs and having low self‑esteem (12.8%). Body shape concern and family influences were significant predictors of high risk eating behavior whereas type of college and family influences significantly predicted low self‑esteem.CONCLUSIONS: The study concluded that factors such as nutritional status, family influences, type of college and body shape concerns lead to high risk eating behavior and low self‑esteem. These findings will help in creating awareness on importance of concept of positive body image, healthy weight control behaviors and in developing future interventions.

Effect of progressive muscle relaxation technique on self‑esteem and self‑efficacy in multiple sclerosis patients: A clinical trial study

. Ali Akbari; . Farshid Shamsaei; . Efat Sadeghian; .. Mehrdokht Mazdeh; . Leili Tapak

Volume 12, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 1-10

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BACKGROUND: Low self‑esteem and inefficiency are major problems in multiple sclerosis (MS)patients. A progressive muscle relaxation technique is one of the complementary therapies. ... Read More BACKGROUND: Low self‑esteem and inefficiency are major problems in multiple sclerosis (MS)patients. A progressive muscle relaxation technique is one of the complementary therapies. Theobjective of this study was to investigate the effect of progressive muscle relaxation techniques onself‑esteem and self‑efficacy in MS patients.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This clinical trial was conducted on 100 MS patients were randomlydivided into two groups of experimental (n = 50) and control (n = 50). The experimental group receivedprogressive muscle relaxation techniques in eight 60‑min sessions twice a week for 4weeks. Rosenberg’sSelf‑Esteem Scale and Self‑Efficacy Scales of MS patients were completed before, immediately, and4 weeks after the intervention. Data were analyzed using the SPSS software version 16.RESULTS: The mean score of self‑esteem was not significantly different between thecontrol (26.02 ± 5.83) and experimental (26.40 ± 6.06) groups before intervention (P = 0.247).The mean score of self‑esteem in the control group (27.16 ± 7.45) and the experimentalgroup (29.06 ± 6.61) immediately after the intervention (P = 0.083) was not significantly different.4 weeks after the intervention, the mean scores of self‑esteem in the control (26.96 ± 8.33)and the experimental (29.98 ± 7.02) groups were significantly different (P = 0.012). Themean score of self‑efficacy was significantly different between the control (41.62 ± 4.46) andexperimental (39.32 ± 4.31) groups before intervention (P = 0.010). The mean scores of self‑efficacyin the control group (38.38 ± 5.07) and the experimental group (44 ± 4.46) immediately after theintervention (P < 0.001) and 4 weeks after intervention showed a significant difference between thecontrol group (38.04 ± 5.46) and the experimental (46.40 ± 5.04) groups (P < 0.001).CONCLUSION: Due to the effect of progressive muscle relaxation on self‑esteem and self‑efficacyof MS patients, its safety and simplicity, this technique can be used as a complementary therapy toenhance the level of self‑esteem and self‑efficacy of MS patients.

The effect of group cognitive‑behavioral counseling on optimism and self‑esteem of women during the 1st month of marriage that referring to marriage counseling center

. Maryam Dafei; . Fateme Jahanbazi; . Farahnaz Nazari; . Faranak Safdari Dehcheshmeh; . Ali Dehghani

Volume 11, Issue 5 , June 2021, , Pages 1-8

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BACKGROUND: Quality of relationship marital status affects all aspects of family functioning,including sustainability of cohabit living, supporting children, and happiness of couples. ... Read More BACKGROUND: Quality of relationship marital status affects all aspects of family functioning,including sustainability of cohabit living, supporting children, and happiness of couples. This studywas conducted to examine the effect of group cognitive‑behavioral counseling on optimism andself‑esteem of women during the 1st month of marriage that referring to marriage counseling center.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A semi‑experimental study was designed by a test, posttest, andfollow‑up. Participants consisted of 30 women admitted to premarriage counseling center of Farsancity in 2018 with using purposive sampling by random numbers’ table into experimental and controlgroups. The experimental group participated in eight consecutive 2‑h group counseling sessions.Data collection tools were demographic questionnaire, Rosenberg’s Self‑Esteem Scale, and optimismdesigned by Mir Ahmadi (reliability and validity are calculated and was 0.96) and completed in threerounds. Women’s self‑esteem retested was done after 1 month. Data were analyzed with independentt‑test and repeated measures ANOVA (significance level <0.005). Quantitative variables wereanalyzed using the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test.RESULTS: There were no significant differences between optimism scores in theexperimental (M = 150.47, standard deviation [SD] = 22.07) and control groups (M = 149.2,SD = 21.54) prior to intervention (P = 0.875). The mean optimism score was significantly different inintervention (M = 169.33, SD = 17.01) and control (M = 147.2, SD = 22.22) groups immediately aftercounseling (P = 0.005) and 1 month after counseling (P = 0.002, M = 171.08, SD = 17.98). The meanself‑esteem scores were statistically significant in both groups immediately after counseling (P = 0.023,I: M = 37.06, SD = 8.69, C: M = 31.4, SD = 4.83) and 1 month after counseling (P = 0.028, I: M =34.73, SD = 4.93, C: M = 30.06, SD = 4.8).CONCLUSION: Cognitive‑behavioral counseling enhances women’s optimism by emphasizingthe training of communication and conflict resolution skills, which leads to positive attitude and lifesatisfaction. Therefore, using cognitive‑behavioral counseling in marriage counseling sessions canimprove couples’ relationships.

Spiritual health in women with multiple sclerosis and its association with self‑esteem

. Vahid Shaygannejad; . Shahla Mohamadirizi

Volume 10, Issue 3 , March 2020, , Pages 1-5

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INTRODUCTION: Spiritual health is one of the four dimensions of health in humans, and the othersare physical, psychological, and social dimensions. This dimension is essential to increase ... Read More

Life satisfaction, general self‑efficacy, self‑esteem, and communication skills in married women

. Zahra Poorbaferani; . Maryam Amidi Mazaheri; . Akbar Hasanzadeh

Volume 8, Issue 12 , December 2018, , Pages 1-6

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INTRODUCTION: Life satisfaction and its determinants in married women are essential for thedevelopment of proper preventive programs. The aim of this study was to examine the relationshipbetween ... Read More

The effect of happiness training on self‑esteem in the mothers of children with cleft lip and palate in Isfahan 2015

. Zeinab Hemati; . Fateme Derakhshande; . Samira Abbasi; . Davood Kiani

Volume 7, Issue 4 , July and August 2017, , Pages 1-6

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BACKGROUND: Birth of a child with cleft lip and palate, as a crisis, can affect family relationships andinteractions seriously and hence self‑esteem in family members. The present ... Read More

The effect of implementation of family‑centered empowerment model on the self‑esteem of the old people with hypertension

. Batool Hedayati

Volume 5, Issue 5 , December 2015, , Pages 1-6

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Introduction: Noncommunicable diseases are recognized as the major cause of oldpeople’s death. One of the models concerning the family health level is the family‑centeredempowerment ... Read More

Yoga improves attention and self‑esteem in underprivileged girl student

. Jaspal Kaur Sethi; . H. R. Nagendra; . Tikhe Sham Ganpat

Volume 3, Issue 9 , September 2013, , Pages 1-4

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Background: A student under optimal stress does bring out his or her best; however, extremestress can result in mental health problems and deteriorates their academic performance.Students ... Read More

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Relationship of eating behavior and self‑esteem with body image perception and other factors among female college students of University of Delhi

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Effect of progressive muscle relaxation technique on self‑esteem and self‑efficacy in multiple sclerosis patients: A clinical trial study

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The effect of group cognitive‑behavioral counseling on optimism and self‑esteem of women during the 1st month of marriage that referring to marriage counseling center

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Spiritual health in women with multiple sclerosis and its association with self‑esteem

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Life satisfaction, general self‑efficacy, self‑esteem, and communication skills in married women

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The effect of happiness training on self‑esteem in the mothers of children with cleft lip and palate in Isfahan 2015

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The effect of implementation of family‑centered empowerment model on the self‑esteem of the old people with hypertension

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Yoga improves attention and self‑esteem in underprivileged girl student

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