Table 3 Comparison between BCT and MRM groups as regards level of body image distress during pre and postoperative period.

Cognitive impact

48.420 ± 14.331

33.08 ± 18.560

5.87

< 0.001*

44.62 ± 16.261

40.7 ± 18.202

1.45

0.15

Affective impact

49.840 ± 12.819

33.08 ± 5.566

10.85

< 0.001*

45.94 ± 13.287

38.9 ± 4.377

4.89

< 0.001*

Behavioral impact

19.18 ± 6.862

13.66 ± 8.250

4.69

< 0.001*

17.52 ± 7.791

17.1 ± 7.475

0.35

0.73

Evaluative impact

32.220 ± 9.740

33.82 ± 12.166

1.22

0.225

33.66 ± 14.394

35.5 ± 14.185

0.82

0.41

Total mean

37.41 ± 10.93

28.41 ± 11.13

5.2

< 0.001*

35.43 ± 12.93

33.05 ± 11.05

1.27

0.21