175 Development of an mHealth Functionality Focused Body Image Intervention for Latinx Women

• Published in: Journal of clinical and translational science Vol. 7; no. s1; p. 54
• Main Authors: Munguia, Sarah Johnson, Forbush, Kelsie T.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 01.04.2023
• Subjects: Adaptation; Body image; Health Equity and Community Engagement; Population studies; Self image
• ISSN: 2059-8661; 2059-8661
• DOI: 10.1017/cts.2023.254

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Over 50 million people in the U.S. have an eating disorder (EDs), and body dissatisfaction is a key precursor to EDs. The current study seeks to culturally adapt an evidence-based positive body image program administered through a mobile-phone application for use with Latinx women. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: The positive body image program centers around body functionality, which in contrast to appearance-based body image, emphasizes the body’s capabilities, including physical capacities, health and internal processes, senses, creative endeavors, self-care, and communication with others. Latinx women aged 18-25 years-old (n =15) will be recruited to participate in focus groups and individual qualitative interviews. Interviews will examine how Latinx women relate to the concepts of positive body image and body functionality. Participants will also provide feedback on the application design and program content. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Results will elucidate how Latinx women relate to their body and can be used to inform our understanding of Latinx women’s positive body image. Results will also inform what components of the intervention need to be tailored to be more relevant for use in this population. Information from the interviews will be used to explore adaptations to create a more acceptable and effective intervention prior to testing the efficacy of the program. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE: Most evidence-based body image programs are not developed with culturally sensitive programming in mind. Thus, culturally adapting an evidence-based positive body image program that could be widely disseminated through a mobile-application could address body image concerns in Latinx women.