ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2026
Perceived Ostomy odor and body image disturbance in colorectal cancer survivors: differences by ostomy status and sex.
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Abstract
purposeOstomy-related odor is a common, distressing symptom, yet its association with body image disturbance (BID) in colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors remains understudied. We examined whether perceived ostomy odor was associated with BID and whether this association varied by ostomy status (temporary vs. permanent) and sex.
methodsIn a cross-sectional online survey of 130 CRC survivors with ostomies (Stages I-III), perceived ostomy odor was assessed with a single item and BID with the Body Image Scale. We used hierarchical multiple regression controlling for age, sex, BMI, cancer stage, time since ostomy surgery, and ostomy status, followed by interaction and stratified analyses.
resultsHigher perceived ostomy odor was associated with greater BID (Model 2: B = 0.89, p = 0.006; ΔR
conclusionPerceived ostomy odor was associated with greater BID, with stronger associations among participants with temporary ostomies and among women. Odor management may be a clinically relevant target for reducing BID in higher risk subgroups.
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