1 VA Boston Healthcare System, USA.
2 Harvard Medical School, USA.
J Health Psychol. 2019 Jun;24(7):909-917. doi: 10.1177/1359105317690035. Epub 2017 Jan 30.
Impaired body satisfaction is commonly reported among cancer patients. This study prospectively evaluated body image disturbance among male military veterans with head and neck or colorectal cancer. Patients ( N = 109) completed measures at three points post-diagnosis. Results showed about one-third of participants reporting body-related concerns. Endorsement did not change significantly during the study period. Predictors of worse body satisfaction included younger age, lower education, less social support, and weight loss. Results indicate a substantial minority of men with cancer endorsing body image disturbance, and highlight psychosocial circumstances and weight change as key considerations.
癌症患者常报告身体满意度受损。本研究前瞻性评估了头颈部或结直肠癌男性退伍军人的体像障碍。患者（N=109）在诊断后三个时间点完成了测量。结果显示，约三分之一的参与者报告了与身体相关的问题。在研究期间，认可程度没有显著变化。身体满意度更差的预测因素包括年龄较小、教育程度较低、社会支持较少和体重减轻。结果表明，相当一部分癌症男性认可体像障碍，并强调心理社会情况和体重变化是关键考虑因素。
