search
Back to results

Comparison of Body Dissatisfaction Among Islamic Veil Practicing (IVP), Non-Complete IVP, and Inconsiderate to IVP Women

Primary Purpose

Depression, Body Dissatisfaction, Obesity

Status
Completed
Phase
Locations
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Study Type
Observational
Intervention
Sponsored by
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
About
Eligibility
Locations
Outcomes
Full info

About this trial

This is an observational trial for Depression focused on measuring Self Concept, Eating Disorder, Body Mass Index, Dressing, Islamic Veil

Eligibility Criteria

12 Years - 59 Years (Child, Adult)FemaleAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Open for all women practicing Islamic veil, Non-complete IV, or Inconsiderate to IV

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Overt signs of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa

Sites / Locations

  • Aerobic Health Clubs

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
December 29, 2006
Last Updated
February 4, 2009
Sponsor
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Collaborators
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health (NIH)
search

1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00417547
Brief Title
Comparison of Body Dissatisfaction Among Islamic Veil Practicing (IVP), Non-Complete IVP, and Inconsiderate to IVP Women
Official Title
Comparison of Body Dissatisfaction Among Islamic Veil Practicing (IVP), Non-Complete IVP, and Inconsiderate to IVP Women
Study Type
Observational

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
February 2009
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
February 2006 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
undefined (undefined)
Study Completion Date
September 2006 (undefined)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Name of the Sponsor
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Collaborators
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health (NIH)

4. Oversight

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The aim of this research is to examine the social, psychological and Islamic veil practicing (IVP), non-complete IVP and Inconsiderate to IVP correlates of body mass index (BMI) status in a women population. It is hypothesized that women who are IVP would differ on depression, and social variables compared with their non-practicing peers.
Detailed Description
In this cross-sectional study, a population-based sample of 1774 female responded anonymously to an aerobic health club administered questionnaire. Body mass index was calculated from height and weight and categorized into four classes of underweight, normal, overweight, and obese. The questionnaire also included questions about social experiences, body dissatisfaction as Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ), future goals and Islamic Veil Practicing (IVP). Persian version of Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II Persian) and Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale was also distributed among six groups of women having IVP/regular exercise (RE), IVP/non-RE, Non-complete IVP/RE, Non-complete IVP/non-RE, Inconsiderate to IVP/RE, and Inconsiderate to IVP/non-RE. Correlations of BMI with social, psychological, future goals and IVP were explored

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Depression, Body Dissatisfaction, Obesity, Eating Disorders
Keywords
Self Concept, Eating Disorder, Body Mass Index, Dressing, Islamic Veil

7. Study Design

Enrollment
3000 (false)

10. Eligibility

Sex
Female
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
12 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
59 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Open for all women practicing Islamic veil, Non-complete IV, or Inconsiderate to IV Exclusion Criteria: Overt signs of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
REZA RASTMANESH, Ph.D.
Organizational Affiliation
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Official's Role
Study Chair
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Aerobic Health Clubs
City
Tehran
Country
Iran, Islamic Republic of

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
PubMed Identifier
19115373
Citation
Rastmanesh R, Gluck ME, Shadman Z. Comparison of body dissatisfaction and cosmetic rhinoplasty with levels of veil practicing in Islamic women. Int J Eat Disord. 2009 May;42(4):339-45. doi: 10.1002/eat.20613.
Results Reference
result

Learn more about this trial

Comparison of Body Dissatisfaction Among Islamic Veil Practicing (IVP), Non-Complete IVP, and Inconsiderate to IVP Women

We'll reach out to this number within 24 hrs