Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5692812 | European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology | 2017 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
This is the first study to quantify body image changes in women after anal sphincter injury sustained in childbirth. These were found to be very common, affecting up to 50% of women. The study has several limitations but it does highlight the significant psychosocial problems of negative self-esteem and personality changes associated with a perceived change in body image that has not previously been reported. It also outlines the further research questions that need to be addressed.
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Authors
David Iles, Rabia Khan, Kristina Naidoo, Rohna Kearney, Jenny Myers, Fiona Reid,