Impact of body and orofacial appearance on life satisfaction among Brazilian adults.

Lucas Arrais CamposJuliana Alvares Duarte Bonini CamposWanderson Roberto da SilvaTimo Peltomäki Ary Dos Santos Pinto João Paulo Marôco Domingos

Published in: PloS one (2022)

BI and OA formed distinct clusters in the physical appearance evaluation. Physical appearance was perceived differently by men and women, fostering discussion about the sociocultural construction of the body. BI and OA had a significant impact on life satisfaction and should be considered in assessment and treatment protocols.

Keyphrases

physical activity
mental health
knee osteoarthritis
depressive symptoms
social support