Fibromyalgia (FM) is a clinical entity characterized by the combination of ill-defined
symptoms including chronic widespread pain, with concomitant fatigue, sleeping disorders, and
cognitive disturbances. Also, disturb the body image perception and affect the quality of life negatively
by lowering self-confidence Aim: 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 out - patient
Rheumatology, Rehabilitation and Physical medicine clinic in Benha University Hospital in Benha
city, Qalyubia Governorate. Sample: A convenient sample of 95 patients with FM, were included in
the study. Tools: Four tools were utilized to collect data; Tool I: structured interview questionnaire
sheet, Tool II: Self-esteem scale. The scale was developed by Rosenberg, (1965). It aimed to measure
self-esteem of patients with FM |
