Table 4 Bivariate analysis of factors associated with the body dissatisfaction score before the diet
Body dissatisfaction score before the diet | P value | |
|---|---|---|
Mean ± SD | ||
Gender | ||
Male | 15.47 ± 4.40 | 0.597 |
Female | 16.20 ± 5.27 | |
Education level | ||
Complementary | 8.33 ± 7.63 | 0.001 |
Secondary | 18.81 ± 2.85 | |
University | 15.50 ± 4.85 | |
Receiving comments from the family concerning losing weight | ||
Yes | 18.40 ± 4.40 | < 0.001 |
No | 13.40 ± 4.28 | |
Family history of eating disorders | ||
Yes | 18.20 ± 4.88 | 0.004 |
No | 14.48 ± 4.54 | |
Pressure from TV, magazine to lose weight | ||
Yes | 18.43 ± 3.77 | < 0.001 |
No | 13.36 ± 4.85 | |
Practicing sport during the 12 months | ||
Yes | 15.23 ± 5.36 | 0.099 |
No | 17.26 ± 4.09 | |
Correlation coefficient | P value | |
|---|---|---|
Age | 0.081 | 0.535 |
Body Mass Index | 0.593 | < 0.001 |
Anxiety | 0.449 | < 0.001 |
Depression | 0.201 | 0.116 |
Perceived stress | 0.448 | < 0.001 |
Self-esteem Scale | − 0.483 | 0.002 |
Physical Activity Index | − 0.353 | 0.028 |