Perception of body image and self-esteem in adolescents with cancer diagnosis: a pilot study
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https://doi.org/10.23823/0zyf7095Keywords:
Adolescents and young adults, Psycho-oncology, cancer, self-esteem, body-imageAbstract
Body image (BI) and self-esteem (SE) are crucial for adolescents’ well-being, especially when affected by cancer, yet research on this topic remains limited. The study aimed at investigating BI, SE, and their association in 14 adolescents (aged 12–19) within a year of cancer treatment, at four time points: diagnosis (T0), 3 months (T1), 6 months (T2), and 1 year post-diagnosis (T3). BI and SE were significantly correlated at T2 and T3, with a few gender differences. Findings highlight the need for multidisciplinary teams to assess BI and SE concerns, promoting targeted prevention and intervention during treatment and follow-up stage.
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