Psychological impact of obesity: A comprehensive analysis of health-related quality of life and weight-related symptoms

Q2 Medicine

Obesity Medicine Pub Date : 2023-12-14 DOI:10.1016/j.obmed.2023.100530

Iren Jaison K , Hiba Asharaf , Gitty Thimothy , Shreya George , Jeswin Jose , Rekha Paily , Jilbi Josey , S.J. Sajna , Rahul Radhakrishnan

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Abstract

Background

Obesity has devastating impacts on both physical and mental health and has emerged as a major global health concern. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the impact of obesity on various health outcomes and to measure the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of obese population.

Methods

For the study, 207 adult individuals who had a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or greater were chosen from a tertiary care hospital. The Weight-Related Symptom Measure (WRSM), the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale 21 (DASS21), and the Obesity Weight Loss-Quality of Life (OWL-QOL) questionnaires were given to the study participants. The correlation between obesity and the relevant factors was evaluated using Pearson correlation coefficients.

Results

The findings showed a strong correlation between obesity and weight-related symptoms such fatigue, joint pain, back pain, shortness of breath, overeating behaviours, and irritability. Furthermore, obesity and HRQoL showed a strong inverse connection, suggesting individuals with higher BMI experienced a lower level of quality of life. The assessment of psychological factors revealed a strong correlation between obesity and a higher prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms.

Conclusion

The study emphasises the intricate interactions between obesity, weight related symptoms, HRQoL, and mental health. The physical and psychological effects of obesity should be addressed by healthcare professionals using a comprehensive strategy. Tailored interventions, early prevention, and targeted management strategies for vulnerable subgroups are essential to enhance the overall well-being and mental health of obese individuals.

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肥胖的心理影响：对健康相关生活质量和体重相关症状的综合分析

背景肥胖对身体和心理健康都有破坏性影响，已成为全球关注的主要健康问题。这项横断面研究旨在评估肥胖对各种健康结果的影响，并测量肥胖人群与健康相关的生活质量（HRQoL）。研究人员对其进行了体重相关症状测量（WRSM）、抑郁、焦虑和压力量表 21（DASS21）以及肥胖体重减轻-生活质量（OWL-QOL）问卷调查。研究结果表明，肥胖与体重相关症状，如疲劳、关节痛、背痛、呼吸急促、暴饮暴食行为和易怒之间存在密切联系。此外，肥胖与生活质量密切相关，表明体重指数越高的人生活质量越低。对心理因素的评估显示，肥胖与较高的压力、焦虑和抑郁症状之间存在密切联系。医护人员应采用综合策略来应对肥胖症对身体和心理造成的影响。为弱势群体量身定制干预措施、早期预防和有针对性的管理策略，对于提高肥胖者的整体福祉和心理健康至关重要。

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Obesity Medicine Medicine-Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

CiteScore

5.50

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审稿时长

40 days

期刊介绍： The official journal of the Shanghai Diabetes Institute Obesity is a disease of increasing global prevalence with serious effects on both the individual and society. Obesity Medicine focusses on health and disease, relating to the very broad spectrum of research in and impacting on humans. It is an interdisciplinary journal that addresses mechanisms of disease, epidemiology and co-morbidities. Obesity Medicine encompasses medical, societal, socioeconomic as well as preventive aspects of obesity and is aimed at researchers, practitioners and educators alike.