Obesidade e percepção de fatores psicossociais influentes na perda de peso

Abstract

Despite the complexity of the pathology and the multifactorial etiology of obesity, isolated treatments are still used, without considering the possibility of the existence of other psychological disorders or emotional distress, which can be involved in the adherence and success of obesity treatment. The aim of the study is to characterize obese patients undergoing outpatient care for weight loss at a hospital in the interior of São Paulo, to assess body satisfaction and the presence of binge eating disorder. Cross-sectional study, convenience sample, using a sociodemographic questionnaire and semi-structured interview, the Periodic Food Compulsion Scale and the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ). Sample comprised of 34 participants (Average 39.7 years; SD = ± 10.48), 88.2% being female, with an average BMI of 43.16 kg / m2 (SD = ± 6.88 kg / m2). 94.1% have made previous attempts to lose weight, 88.2% believe that their emotions interfere with weight loss or gain. 58.8% had somewhat of BED, and 85.3% had some level of body dissatisfaction. Previous attempts at weight loss and their failure, social pressure, presence of eating disorders and body dissatisfaction, demonstrate the importance of understanding internal factors for proper intervention, in addition to the benefits of multidisciplinary monitoring.