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Abstract
Stoma surgery is considered a life-saving procedure in many cases especially with cancer. where, the existence and functioning of the stoma is associated with a number of changes in patients‟ everyday life. There is a dramatic changes in one‟s body image that can negatively influence the individual self-esteem and quality of life. This study aims to evaluate body image, self-esteem, and quality of life among stoma patients.Design: A descriptive study design was used. Setting: The study was conducted in five hospitals in Ismailia city includes; two university hospitals (Suez Canal University Hospitals and Suez Canal University Specialized Hospital) and three governmental hospitals (Ismailia General Hospital, Ismailia Oncology Hospital, and Health Insurance Hospital). Subject: A sample of (110) patients (69 male and 41 female) undergoing stoma surgery at least two months after stoma creation. Tools of data collection: four tools were used for data collection: tool (I) Demographic characteristics & physiological and psychological background questionnaire. Tool (II): Body image scale. Tool (III): Selfesteem scale. Tool (IV): Fecal incontinence quality of life scale (FIQL). Results: It was found that, nearly three quarter (75.7%) of the studied subjects had low body image and more than three quarter (77.3%) of the studied subjects had low self-esteem. Also, it was found that stoma patients had low functional status of overall quality of life, and in all quality of life domains. Additionally, there was a positive statistically significant correlation between body image, self-esteem, and quality of life. Conclusion: stoma creation has a great negative impact on the patients (physical, social, psychological, spiritual, and sexual) life. Therefore the studied subjects have a lower level of body image, self-esteem, and low functional status of quality of life. Recommendation: counseling sessions as well as pre and post- operative education for stoma patients and care givers, should be conducted that will help them to accept their stoma in better way.