Comparison of Body Dissatisfaction Among Islamic Veil Practicing (IVP), Non-Complete IVP, and Inconsiderate to IVP Women
- Conditions
- DepressionBody DissatisfactionObesityEating Disorders
- Registration Number
- NCT00417547
- Lead Sponsor
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
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.
- Detailed Description
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
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 3000
- Open for all women practicing Islamic veil, Non-complete IV, or Inconsiderate to IV
- Overt signs of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Aerobic Health Clubs
🇮🇷Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of