Table 2.
Types of treatment and other coping strategies utilized for appearance concerns (n = 429)
| Treatment utilization | % | (n) |
|---|---|---|
| Help/treatment sought (lifetime) a | ||
| Psychopharmacotherapy | 21.7 | (93) |
| Psychotherapy | 29.6 | (127) |
| Psychiatric clinic | 12.6 | (54) |
| General practitioner | 17.7 | (76) |
| Self-help literature | 18.9 | (81) |
| Counselor | 5.6 | (24) |
| Healer | 8.2 | (35) |
| Research on cosmetic treatments/surgery | 63.9 | (274) |
| Cosmetic surgery | 25.6 | (110) |
| Friends and family support | 49.2 | (211) |
| Research on information (e.g. on the internet) | 78.8 | (338) |
| None | 3.3 | (14) |
| Other | 9.6 | (41) |
| Mental health treatment (current) a | ||
| Psychopharmacotherapy | 10.5 | (45) |
| Psychotherapy | 17.2 | (74) |
| Cognitive-behavioral therapy | 48.6 | (36) |
| Talk therapy | 23.0 | (17) |
| Psychodynamic therapy | 10.8 | (8) |
| Unknown/other | 17.6 | (13) |
Note. a Multiple choice items