Perception of body image in 25-year-old women from the municipality of Ponedera (Atlántico)

Abstract

Background: Body image is the perception that each individual has of their own body and results from a multidimensional construction which - sometimes - is not correlated with the real physical aspect. Objective: To know the body perception of 25-year-old women from the municipality of Ponedera (Atlantic) through the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ questionnaire). Materials and methods: Quantitative study of descriptive type and cross section. The scope of study presented in this article has been the municipality of Ponedera (Atlantic). 145 women of 25 years of age from two popular neighborhoods of the municipality of Ponedera (Atlantic) participated, who responded to a self-filling questionnaire voluntarily and anonymously. Results: there was a tendency of the majority of the sample towards an extreme concern for body image (92%), that is, women who were placed in this category recognize having problems associated with excess weight, as well as certain complexes When interacting in context, keeping in mind that what other people can say about their body is important for them and therefore, avoid situations in which their body image is a matter of discussion. Conclusion: It is necessary that in this sector campaigns be carried out to promote physical activity as well as sections with experts in nutrition that provide guidelines for healthy eating so that the female population of this environment acquires healthy lifestyles.