Psychosocial Aspects of Obesity

Vaidya, Varsha

doi:10.1159/000090965

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“…[14] Another study on psychosocial aspects of obesity suggest that in obese patientsseeking treatment there is an increased prevalence (40-60%) of psychiatric morbidity, most commonly depression [15] , which is quite similar to the finding in our study.…”

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Psycho-social problems of obesity among male students in Qassim university in Saudi Arabia.

Alabdullgader.¹,

Alaboudi.²,

Almatrudi.³

et al. 2017

IJAR

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Introduction:Studies have shown that overweight and obese persons face psycho-social problems. We conducted a cross-sectional study in Qassim university to explore the psycho-social problems faced by male obesestudents. Objectives: To determine the types of psycho-social problems, and find their prevalence among Qassim University overweight and obese students. Research Methods: A self-administered questionnaire was designed and pretested. The questionnaire consisted of questions regarding age, college, social background and social problems that they encounter. An open ended question was also included so that the study subject may identify some social problems that they encountered which the questionnaire may have failed to list. The participants of the study were selected by convenient sampling. The sample size was 65. Results: In studied overweight and obese studentssample, 58(89%) were unhappy about their weight and 52(80%) tried to follow weight reduction program. Fifty-six students (86.2%) considered overweight and obesity as a disease and 44(67.7%) had positive family history. Mood swing and social pressure were reported by 37(56.9%)and 30(46.2%); respectively. low self-esteem and effect on social life reported by 24(36.9%) and 13(20%); respectively. Reporting overeating due to anger, sadness and boredom was 9(13.8%), 11(16.9%) and 37(56.9%); respectively. Conclusion and recommendations: Our study showed a substantial proportion ofpsycho-social problems among overweight and obese students. The finding of the study cannot be generalized to all Saudi adolescent, since the sample is small and not representative of all Saudi adolescent therefore we recommend that a larger study on the topic should be undertaken to estimate more accurately the magnitude of the problem.Copy Right, IJAR, 2016,. All rights reserved.

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confidence: 91%

Psycho-social problems of obesity among male students in Qassim university in Saudi Arabia.

Alabdullgader.¹,

Alaboudi.²,

Almatrudi.³

et al. 2017

IJAR

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“…39 Although, no clear correlation was found in our study, obese individuals appear to have an increased prevalence (40-60%) of depression which can stimulate neuroendocrine pathways leading to catecholamine and cortisol release sustaining a proinflammatory state. [40][41][42] As was shown by our study and others smoking is more prevalent in obese patients which can contribute to the systemic inflammatory response and account for relatively higher AF recurrence rates post RF ablation. [43][44][45] As is well described in cardiomyopathy of obesity, gradual accumulation of adipose tissue among muscle fibers with pressure-induced atrophy , lipotoxicity and myocyte apoptosis in combination with above pro AF milieu can promote negative atrial remodeling and arrhythmogenecity.…”

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Success of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Does Obesity Influence the Outcomes?

Lakkireddy¹,

Blake²,

Patel³

et al. 2008

J.AFIB

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1-35) and Class IV (>35). These groups were compared for baseline demographic and clinical characteristics. Any recurrence of AF after 3 months of ablation was considered as failure. All classes were followed for at least 12 months and rates of failure were compared. ResultsBased on their BMI, 25% of patients were assigned to class I, 37% in class II, 21% in class III and 16% in class IV. Patients of higher classification (class III or IV) were more likely to be male (p<0.001), diabetic (p<0.001), smokers (p=0.002), with coronary artery disease (=0.018), left atrial enlargement (p=0.015) and longstanding AF (p=0.007). Severity of obesity as measured by BMI had a direct correlation to early (p=0.05) and late (p=0.01) recurrence of AF. ConclusionObesity is significantly associated with long-term AF recurrence after catheter ablation. Higher incidence of smoking & left atrial enlargement may possibly contribute to higher failure rates in this subgroup of patients.

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“…It affects their body satisfaction and self-esteem, and they have poorer psychosocial functioning and school performance (6). In Bangladesh, overweight people are generally not stigmatized.…”

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Retracted: In Bangladesh, overweight individuals have fewer symptoms of depression than nonoverweight individuals

Asghar

Magnússon

Khan

et al. 2010

Obesity

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IntroductIonSeveral studies have found high rates of depression in populations of clinically overweight and obese people. This relationship has also been found in community studies where a high BMI and depression have been associated. The association between BMI and depressive symptoms has been so frequently reported in various samples that it has been suggested that there might be an intrinsic biological link that predisposes to both of these conditions (1). For instance, similar dysregulations of an array of hormones, neurotransmitters and physiological functions have been found in obesity and depression. Despite this convincing evidence, one cannot exclude other, nonbiological explanations for this association; for instance, depressed individuals may have impaired exercise or dietary habits. But importantly, overweight individuals are stigmatized in most western societies, which might predispose to depression. Most of the studies on the association between overweight and depression have been carried out in western societies, but a study from Hong Kong found that both obese elderly men and women were less likely to suffer from depressive symptoms than were those of normal weight (2).In some societies, a plump body stature may be regarded as a sign of good health, and perhaps of wealth and social status. As mood has been shown to be influenced by social, psychological, and cultural factors (3), it is possible that the association between overweight and depression may vary between societies with differing attitudes toward overweight. The aim of this study was to examine whether the association between obesity and depression found in western societies would also be found in locations where obesity is not stigmatized. Methods and Procedures ParticipantsSeventy percent of the Bangladeshi population resides in rural areas. This study was part of a large longitudinal epidemiological study on diabetes in rural Bangladesh which has been described previously (4). The only inclusion criteria were: ≥20 years of age, willing to participate, and being able to communicate. The exclusion criteria were: acute or chronic cardiac, renal or hepatic illness, and pregnancy. For the present study, 1,000 individuals were randomly selected from 10 villages in a rural area ~40 km north of Dhaka city (4). Of these, 768 (77%) agreed to participate. In addition, all of the diabetic patients previously identified from the epidemiological screening, 271 individuals, were asked to participate in the assessment of depression; 184 of these (75%) were willing to participate. A total of 952 subjects participated giving a response rate of 75-77%. The study was conducted in 2004.As ~70% of the adult population in Bangladesh is illiterate, verbal consent was obtained from each individual prior to inclusion in the study to avoid selection bias by literacy. The participants were also verbally informed of their right to withdraw from the study at any stage, or to restrict their data from the analysis. After verbal information, The aim of this study wa...

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Psychosocial Aspects of Obesity

Cited by 77 publications

References 20 publications

Psycho-social problems of obesity among male students in Qassim university in Saudi Arabia.

Psycho-social problems of obesity among male students in Qassim university in Saudi Arabia.

Success of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Does Obesity Influence the Outcomes?

Retracted: In Bangladesh, overweight individuals have fewer symptoms of depression than nonoverweight individuals

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