Body image perception is related to self-esteem of the adolescents with acne vulgaris

Abstract

Having acne vulgaris may affect the way adolescents perceive themselves. The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between the body image perception and self-esteem of adolescents with acne vulgaris. A cross-sectional descriptive-correlative study was conducted in 173 high school students in a subdistrict in Indonesia. The relationship between body image and self-esteem was analyzed using Chi-square test. The results of this study showed there was a significant relationship between body image perception and self-esteem of adolescents with acne vulgaris in this study (p = 0.000). Body image perception of adolescents with acne vulgaris is associated with their self-esteem. Nurses should deliver health education containing the major concerns of adolescents, such as acne vulgaris, to promote positive body image and self-esteem among adolescents.