Correlation Between Self-esteem, Body image and Sleep Quality among Patients with Fibromyalgia.

Moustafa Elghareeb, Zahraa; Said Sayed, Fathyea; Abd Elmoaty Arafa, Hoda

doi:10.21608/jnsbu.2025.435256

Correlation Between Self-esteem, Body image and Sleep Quality among Patients with Fibromyalgia.

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¹ Demonstrator of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing- Benha University

² Assistant Professor of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing- Benha University.

³ Lecturer of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing- Benha University

10.21608/jnsbu.2025.435256

Abstract

Background: Fibromyalgia is a clinical entity characterized by the combination of ill-defined symptoms including chronic widespread pain, with concomitant fatigue, sleeping disorders, and cognitive disturbances. Aim of study: Was to assess the correlation between self-esteem, body image and sleep quality among patients with fibromyalgia. Design: A descriptive correlational research design was utilized to fulfill the aim of the study. Setting: This study was carried out in outpatient clinic of Rheumatology, Rehabilitation and Physical medicine at Benha University Hospital in Benha city, Qalyubia Governorate. Sample: A convenient sample of 95 patients with FM, was included in the study. Tools: Four tools were utilized to collect data; Tool I: structured interview questionnaire sheet, Tool II: Self-esteem scale to measure self-esteem of patients with FM, Tool III: Body Image Scale (BIS) to measure fibromyalgia patient’s perception of their body image), Tool IV: Sleep Quality Scale (SQS) to assess the characteristic of sleep quality of patients with FM. Results: Findings reflected that less than half of the studied patients had moderate self-esteem. More than half of the studied patients had moderate negative body image. More than half of the studied patients had poor sleep quality. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, it was concluded that there was a positive statistically significant correlation between total self-esteem score, total body image and sleep quality scores. Recommendations: Stress management and assertiveness training program should be given to patients with fibromyalgia.

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