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September 10, 2025

Cultural Variations of Body Dysmorphic Disorder among Youth in Educational Institutions

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MKMehwish KhanIBIsha Zia BhopalSASyeda Ammara

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Overview

Descriptive cross-sectional study finds 92.9% BDD prevalence in students, indicating cultural factors play a critical role.

Key Points

  • The study reveals a remarkably high prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder among youth in Karachi.
  • Findings indicate significant associations between BDD and religion, particularly among Muslim students.
  • The research utilized the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire in a cross-sectional observational framework.
  • The results highlight the need for targeted preventive measures and culturally sensitive screening in educational contexts.

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Khan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c198ab9b7b07f3a0619efahttps://doi.org/10.61919/mzj1dt17
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