Body Shaming and Women's Mental Health: Public Health Challenge for Gender Equity—A Perspective Article

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This perspective article examines body shaming as a public health determinant affecting women's mental health, with a specific focus on gaps in African contexts. It synthesizes evidence on the prevalence of appearance-related distress and reviews interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Compassion-Focused Therapy alongside large-scale advocacy initiatives. The resource highlights challenges like cultural norms and limited infrastructure while calling for intersectional research and systemic policy changes to promote gender equity.

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10.1002/hsr2.72604
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@article{allodium:7b4e50b0c7a54fc5,
  title = {Body Shaming and Women's Mental Health: Public Health Challenge for Gender Equity—A Perspective Article},
  journal = {PubMed Central},
  doi = {10.1002/hsr2.72604},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.72604}
}

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TI  - Body Shaming and Women's Mental Health: Public Health Challenge for Gender Equity—A Perspective Article
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DO  - 10.1002/hsr2.72604
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Body Shaming and Women's Mental Health: Public Health Challenge for Gender Equity—A Perspective Article. (n.d.). PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.72604

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