Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of the sample (N=23)
| Variable | Mean/n | SD/% |
|---|---|---|
| Age in years (mean, SD) | 30.3 | (6.3) |
| Female (n, %) | 16 | (70) |
| Employment status (n, %) | ||
| Employed | 14 | (61) |
| Unemployed | 4 | (17) |
| Student | 5 | (22) |
| Married (n, %) | 7 | (30) |
| Education (n, %) | ||
| High school | 16 | (70) |
| University college | 7 | (30) |
| Previous psychological treatment (n, %) | 12 | (52) |
| Previous use of psychotropic medication (n, %) | 11 | (48) |
| Current use of psychotropic medication (n, %) | 7 | (30) |
| Years with BDD symptoms (mean, SD) | 15.3 | (8.1) |
| Number of body areas of concern (mean, SD) | 6 | (3) |
| BDD-5 insight specifier (n, %) | ||
| Good or fair insight | 10 | (43) |
| Poor insight | 11 | (48) |
| Absent/delusional beliefs | 2 | (9) |
| Current comorbidity (n, %) | ||
| Major depressive disorder | 10 | (43) |
| Panic disorder | 1 | (4) |
| Social anxiety disorder | 5 | (22) |
| Obsessive–compulsive disorder | 2 | (9) |
| Bulimia nervosa | 2 | (9) |
| Generalised anxiety disorder | 1 | (4) |
BDD, body dysmorphic disorder.