Body image and Physical Perception of children with Precocious Puberty in Baghdad city Shawq Adraa Hussein1,*, Ali Eqbal Ghanim2 1Instructor, Pediatric Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Baghdad, Iraq 2Professor, Pediatric Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Baghdad, Iraq *Corresponding Author: Adraa H. Shawq College of Nursing, University of Baghdad, Email: adraa.hussein@gmail.com
Online published on 13 November, 2019. Abstract Study Aim To valuate children physical perception toward their early body maturation and their body satisfaction. Methodology A cross-sectional study, of (63) children from both genders, > 7 years diagnosed with precocious puberty, attending endocrine clinics in Baghdad city. Consent form taken from children and their guardians to participate in the study. Tanner scale image and Child Body Image Scale CBIS were used, the discrepancy between children selection reflect their physical perception and body satisfaction. SPSS programme version 23 used for data analyses. Result Children with precocious puberty were occupied in their earlier body maturation; they showed physical awareness toward these changes, and this earlier maturation caused unaccepted body image for them. The researchers recommended details psychological assessment for children with precocious puberty during their routine physical examination and provide suitable psychological support for them and their parent. Top Keywords Physical perception, body image, precocious puberty. Top |