Prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

McGrath, LR; Oey, L; McDonald, S; Berle, D; Wootton, BM

Prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

McGrath, LR Oey, L McDonald, S

Berle, D

Wootton, BM

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Publisher:: Elsevier
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Body Image, 2023, 46, pp. 202-211
Issue Date:: 2023-06-21

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dc.contributor.author	McGrath, LR
dc.contributor.author	Oey, L
dc.contributor.author	McDonald, S https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8872-4852
dc.contributor.author	Berle, D https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4861-2220
dc.contributor.author	Wootton, BM
dc.date.accessioned	2023-09-01T05:13:20Z
dc.date.available	2023-06-11
dc.date.available	2023-09-01T05:13:20Z
dc.date.issued	2023-06-21
dc.identifier.citation	Body Image, 2023, 46, pp. 202-211
dc.identifier.issn	1740-1445
dc.identifier.issn	1873-6807
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/171871
dc.description.abstract	Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is characterised by a preoccupation with a perceived defect in appearance. This preoccupation results in the completion of repetitive/time consuming behaviours to reduce distress. While the disorder results in considerable distress and impairment, the prevalence of the disorder is largely unknown, as BDD has not been examined in large epidemiological studies. The aim of the current study was to provide an estimate of BDD prevalence in a variety of settings using a meta-analytic approach using only studies that have made a diagnosis using a structured diagnostic interview. Twenty-two studies met criteria (n = 7159) and the pooled point-prevalence estimate for BDD was 11.3% across all studies with high levels of heterogeneity (I2 = 95.81). The pooled point-prevalence estimate was 20.0% in cosmetic/dermatology settings, 7.4% in mental health settings, and 6.7% in 'other' settings (including students and professional ballet dancers). The risk of bias assessment indicated questionable methodological quality in some of the included studies. While this study provides an important improvement on the existing literature there is a need to include BDD in epidemiological studies in order to have a more accurate understanding of the prevalence rate of this mental health condition in the community.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Elsevier
dc.relation.ispartof	Body Image
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.bodyim.2023.06.008
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/embargoedAccess
dc.subject	11 Medical and Health Sciences, 16 Studies in Human Society, 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences
dc.subject.classification	Social Psychology
dc.subject.classification	4206 Public health
dc.subject.classification	4410 Sociology
dc.subject.classification	5205 Social and personality psychology
dc.title	Prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	46
utslib.location.activity	Netherlands
utslib.for	11 Medical and Health Sciences
utslib.for	16 Studies in Human Society
utslib.for	17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health/GSH.Clinical Psychology
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pubs.publication-status	Published online
pubs.volume	46

Abstract:

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is characterised by a preoccupation with a perceived defect in appearance. This preoccupation results in the completion of repetitive/time consuming behaviours to reduce distress. While the disorder results in considerable distress and impairment, the prevalence of the disorder is largely unknown, as BDD has not been examined in large epidemiological studies. The aim of the current study was to provide an estimate of BDD prevalence in a variety of settings using a meta-analytic approach using only studies that have made a diagnosis using a structured diagnostic interview. Twenty-two studies met criteria (n = 7159) and the pooled point-prevalence estimate for BDD was 11.3% across all studies with high levels of heterogeneity (I2 = 95.81). The pooled point-prevalence estimate was 20.0% in cosmetic/dermatology settings, 7.4% in mental health settings, and 6.7% in 'other' settings (including students and professional ballet dancers). The risk of bias assessment indicated questionable methodological quality in some of the included studies. While this study provides an important improvement on the existing literature there is a need to include BDD in epidemiological studies in order to have a more accurate understanding of the prevalence rate of this mental health condition in the community.

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