TY - JOUR
T1 - Body appreciation, sexual relationship status, and protective sexual behaviors in women
AU - Winter, Virginia Ramseyer
AU - Satinsky, Sonya
PY - 2014/1
Y1 - 2014/1
N2 - The relationship between body appreciation and sexual risk reduction behavior in women is under-explored. This cross-sectional study examined the relationships between body appreciation, male condom use, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing among a community-based sample of women (n= 285). Logistic regression results revealed that after controlling for age, BMI, and sexual orientation, having more than one sexual partner moderated body appreciation and current male condom use (OR = 4.21, p < .01, CI= 1.510-11.726). Body appreciation was not a significant predictor of STI testing in the previous 12 months. This suggests that women with higher body appreciation may be more likely to engage in some protective sexual health behaviors. Interventions that seek to improve body appreciation instead of body size change such as weight loss or gain may encourage certain protective sexual behaviors in women.
AB - The relationship between body appreciation and sexual risk reduction behavior in women is under-explored. This cross-sectional study examined the relationships between body appreciation, male condom use, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing among a community-based sample of women (n= 285). Logistic regression results revealed that after controlling for age, BMI, and sexual orientation, having more than one sexual partner moderated body appreciation and current male condom use (OR = 4.21, p < .01, CI= 1.510-11.726). Body appreciation was not a significant predictor of STI testing in the previous 12 months. This suggests that women with higher body appreciation may be more likely to engage in some protective sexual health behaviors. Interventions that seek to improve body appreciation instead of body size change such as weight loss or gain may encourage certain protective sexual behaviors in women.
KW - Body appreciation
KW - Condom use
KW - Protective sexual behaviors
KW - Sexual relationships
KW - STI testing
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U2 - 10.1016/j.bodyim.2013.08.004
DO - 10.1016/j.bodyim.2013.08.004
M3 - Article
C2 - 24075832
AN - SCOPUS:84891625782
SN - 1740-1445
VL - 11
SP - 36
EP - 42
JO - Body Image
JF - Body Image
IS - 1
ER -