1
Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
2
Department of Clinical Psychology, University of welfare & Rehabilitation, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Background: Body Image as a multidimensional entity is related to both physical and psychological aspects of the image one has of his or her own body. Lack/absence of an acceptable body image is one of the reasons of mental distress in infertile individuals. Methods: In this study, an equal number (No=120) of fertile and infertile men attending Avicenna Infertility Clinic (AIC) were enrolled. The participants were compared in regard to body image variables based on the "Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ)" consisting of 10 subscales. Data was analyzed by SPSS, version 11.5, using Chi square and independent t-tests. Results: Fertile men had a more positive body image as compared to infertile individuals. Significant statistical differences were observed when body image subscales were compared in both groups; in other words appearance evaluation, appearance orientation, Novy, health evaluation, health orientation, illness orientation, body satisfaction, overweight preoccupation and self-classified weight showed differences, while no significant difference was observed in regard to fitness orientation. Conclusion: It seems that the ability and efficiency of body image is affected by infertility leading to dissatisfaction of one’s body image.
Akhondi,M M , Dadkhah,A , Bagherpour,A , Behjati Ardakani,Z , Kamali,K , Binaafar,S , Kosari,H and Ghorbani,B . (2011). Study of Body Image in Fertile and Infertile Men. Journal of Reproduction & Infertility, 12(4), 295-298.
MLA
Akhondi,M M , , Dadkhah,A , , Bagherpour,A , , Behjati Ardakani,Z , , Kamali,K , , Binaafar,S , , Kosari,H , and Ghorbani,B . "Study of Body Image in Fertile and Infertile Men", Journal of Reproduction & Infertility, 12, 4, 2011, 295-298.
HARVARD
Akhondi M M, Dadkhah A, Bagherpour A, Behjati Ardakani Z, Kamali K, Binaafar S, Kosari H, Ghorbani B. (2011). 'Study of Body Image in Fertile and Infertile Men', Journal of Reproduction & Infertility, 12(4), pp. 295-298.
CHICAGO
M M Akhondi, A Dadkhah, A Bagherpour, Z Behjati Ardakani, K Kamali, S Binaafar, H Kosari and B Ghorbani, "Study of Body Image in Fertile and Infertile Men," Journal of Reproduction & Infertility, 12 4 (2011): 295-298,
VANCOUVER
Akhondi M M, Dadkhah A, Bagherpour A, Behjati Ardakani Z, Kamali K, Binaafar S, Kosari H, Ghorbani B. Study of Body Image in Fertile and Infertile Men. JRI. 2011;12(4):295-298.