The relationship between weight history and psychological health-Differences related to gender and weight loss patterns.
Franziska Ulrike JungSteffi G Riedel-HellerClaudia Luck-SikorskiPublished in: PloS one (2023)
Gender-specific differences were observed in terms of weight history parameters, as well as mental health outcomes. Especially for men, weight loss patterns seem to be related to depressive symptoms. Concerning the overall results, it becomes clear that screening for weight history at the beginning of a multidisciplinary weight loss program in the context of gender-specific psychological comorbidities is important. The question remains why some aspects of weight history seem to be more important than others.
Keyphrases
- weight loss
- mental health
- bariatric surgery
- roux en y gastric bypass
- gastric bypass
- depressive symptoms
- weight gain
- glycemic control
- healthcare
- public health
- body mass index
- quality improvement
- sleep quality
- physical activity
- social support
- type diabetes
- metabolic syndrome
- insulin resistance
- skeletal muscle
- middle aged
- drug induced
- health information
- body weight