Evaluation of self-perceived body image in adolescents with mild idiopathic scoliosis

• Guido Belli ^[1] ; Stefania Toselli ^[1] ; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa ^[1] ; Mario Mauro ^[1]
  1. [1] University of Bologna

     University of Bologna

     Bolonia, Italia

     
• Localización: EJIHPE: European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education, ISSN 2174-8144, ISSN-e 2254-9625, Vol. 12, Nº. 3, 2022, págs. 319-333
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most prevalent types of scoliosis, affecting up to 3% of children around the world. The progression of AIS can cause alteration in psychological components such as self-perceived body image and self-identity, which negatively affect the teenager quality of life (QoL). The mainly aim of this cross-sectional study is to investigate how mild AIS impacts self-perceived body image in young people. Fifteen participants (mean age = 14.47 ± 2.825) of both sexes (male = 5; female = 10) with a curve magnitude from 10◦ up to 25◦ completed the Scoliosis Research Society Patient Questionnaire (SRS-22), the Trunk Appearance Perception Scale (TAPS) and were subject to spinal analysis and photogrammetry. Results display statistical differences between self-perceived body image and other SRS-22 domains (Hotelling t2= 70.29; F (3,12) = 20.08; p < 0.001).

    Additionally, the regression model, which better explained the self-perceived variability, was fit by function/activity, pain, and mental health domains (F (4,10) = 4.39; p = 0.029; R 2 = 0.545). Although AIS was not severe, it negatively affected participants self-perceived body image. More attention in AIS qualify of life is needed, and early treatments could be necessary to prevent psychological impairments self-perception related.