Purpose This study aimed to develop a scale that measures body image concerns during
pregnancy. Design and Methods The study administered draft of the scale for validity and …

Background: Body image is a multifaceted construct comprised of cognitive, affective,
perceptual, and behavioral components that may change during pregnancy. Objectives: The …

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the validity and reliability of the Body Understanding
Measure for Pregnancy scale by adapting it to Turkish society. Design and Methods: This …

This study aimed to delineate the prevalence of body image dissatisfaction in pregnant
women and parturients in relation to depression and anxiety symptoms. We assessed 126 …

Pregnancy is a remarkable time and generates several changes in women in a short period.
Body image is understood as the mental representation of the body itself, and, although …

Background: Body image disturbances are not limited to young women but occur across all
age-groups. Postpartum mothers particularly are more vulnerable to dissatisfaction in body …

Background: Pregnancy, due to hormonal changes and body reshaping, might disturb the
pregnant women's body image and self-esteem and also increase depression susceptibility …

Background Available data suggest that body dissatisfaction is common during pregnancy
and may even be a precursor to post-natal depression. However, in order to accurately …

Background Dramatic body changes in pregnancy cause severe concerns among pregnant
women about their appearance. Therefore, this study aimed to explore body perception in …

Background and Objectives: Pregnancy and postpartum are periods that imply numerous
physical and psychological changes that could lead to mental health consequences. The …