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Am J Health Behav.™ 2008;32(3):295-304 295
Jump to full article: American Journal of Health Behavior, 2008-05-02
Author: Sean R. Stickney, PhD; David R. Black, PhD, MPH, FAAHB
Intro: Objective: To examine the relationship
of physical self-perceptions,
body dysmorphic disorder
(BDD), and smoking status among
college-age women. . . .
Results:
BDD items, including fear of
weight gain, social avoidance and
comparison, along with perceptions
of physical health and medical
use, predicted smoking behavior.
Conclusions: Negative perceptions
of physical health and 3
diagnostic components associated
with BDD may moderate smoking
cessation attempts and maintain
smoking behavior among collegeage
women.
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