Body image perception and mental health of in-school adolescents in Benin City, Nigeria
Context: Perception of one's physical appearance is important in the development of the concept of body image. Desire to achieve the unrealistic image of 'physical perfection' often make adolescents feel discontented; thus leading to mental health problems. Aims: To assess body image...
Main Authors: | Alexander Ndubuisi Otakpor, Mary Ehimigbai |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2016-01-01
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Series: | Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.npmj.org/article.asp?issn=1117-1936;year=2016;volume=23;issue=2;spage=71;epage=78;aulast=Otakpor |
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