Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Body Image and Psychosocial Aspects among Adolescents with Burn Scar
By Eman saber nail, Omayma Abu Bakr Osman, Hanaa Ezz El-Din Prince and 1 others.
Abstract
Background
Body image disturbance and psychosocial challenges are common among adolescents with burn scars, including (a) psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, and poor self-esteem, and (b) social difficulties such as peer rejection, limited participation, and impaired interpersonal relationships. Aim of the study: Was to assess Body image, psychological and social among adolescent with burn scar.
Study design
Descriptive design was used to achieve the aim of the study. Subject: purposive sample of 120 adolescents with burn scar. Study setting: The study was conducted at Cosmetic clinic Aldemerdash Hospital Ain Shams university. Tools of data collection: Three tools utilized for data collection (1) demographic and clinical interview questionnaire for Adolescents with burn scar (2) psychological problems questionnaire (3) social problems questionnaire.