Prevalence of body image dissatisfaction and association with teasing behaviors and body weight control in adolescents

• Main Authors: Andressa Ferreira da Silva (Author), Mikael Seabra Moraes (Author), Priscila Custódio Martins (Author), Eduarda Valim Pereira (Author), Joni Marcio de Farias (Author), Diego Augusto Santos Silva (Author)
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• Izdano: Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP).
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Abstract Aims: The objective was to estimate the prevalence and the factors of behaviors of provocation and control of the weight associated with dissatisfaction with the body image among adolescents. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 580 adolescents (11 to 17 years old) from Criciúma, Brazil. Th...