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. 2020 Feb 28;9(2):567–570. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_738_19

Table 1.

Distribution of participants on basis of various variables

Do you find some feature (s) of your body especially ugly or unattractive? 1 No concern - 27.42%
Females 47.06%
Males 52.94%
2 A little concern- 34.95%
Females 46.15%
Males 53.84%
3 Moderate concern- 23.12%
Females 67.44%
Males 32.55%
4 Extreme concern- 14.52%
Females 51.85%
Males 48.15%
If you are a little concerned, how often do you find yourself thinking about said feature? 1 Maybe once in a while- 23.12%
Females 72.09%
Males 27.91%
2 Less than 1-2 times a day but do not check in the mirror- 40.86%
Females 27.63%
Males 72.36%
3 Less than 1-2 times a day but check in the mirror- 27.96%
Females 69.23%
Males 30.77%
4 More than 1-2 times a day may check in the mirror- 8.06%
Females 60%
Males 40%
Does the said feature and the way you look cause you discomfort? 1 No discomfort- 22.04%
Females 34.14%
Males 65.85%
2 A little discomfort- 56.45%
Females 58.09%
Males 41.90%
3 Moderate discomfort but still manageable- 17.74%
Females 54.54%
Males 45.45%
4 A lot of discomfort and has caused crying spells- 3.76%
Females 57.14%
Males 42.85%
Has the said feature ever caused you to not attend social gatherings like birthday parties, annual functions, family gatherings etc.? 1 Never- 43.55%
Females 35.80%
Males 64.20%
2 1-2 incidents remembered- 46.77%
Females 66.67%
Males 33.33%
3 More than two incidents remembered- 8.60%
Females 50%
Males 50%
4 Many incidents- 1.08%
Females 100%
Males 0%
Has the said feature ever interfered with your schoolwork, tuition, and other everyday activities? 1 Never- 68.28%
Females 48.03%
Males 51.96%
2 Some days- 30.65%
Females 61.40%
Males 38.59%
3 Don’t want to go to school because of the said feature (s)- 1.08%
Females 50%
Males 50%