APS
2023 APS Annual Convention · 2023
Hormonal Contraceptive Use, Body Image, and Eating Behavior
- Meghan Gillen
Pennsylvania State University, Abington - Diane Rosenbaum
Penn State Abington - Steven Bloomer
Penn State Abington
Abstract
We examined associations between hormonal contraceptive use, body image, and eating behavior among diverse young women. Women who use hormonal contraceptives were significantly more oriented toward their appearance, engaged in more body surveillance, and ate breakfast less often in the past 7 days as compared to women non-users.
Sexual Behavior
