Publications by authors named "Maunda Snodgrass"
Background: Weight and shape overvaluation (WSO; undue influence of weight and shape on self-evaluation) is common among individuals undergoing bariatric surgery. Little is known about how WSO relates to poorer outcomes for patients remote from surgery.
Objectives: To examine associations between WSO with anxiety and depression symptoms and various maladaptive eating behaviors in patients up to 4 years post-bariatric surgery.
Racial Differences in Psychiatric Symptoms, Maladaptive Eating, and Lifestyle Behaviors After Bariatric Surgery.
J Racial Ethn Health Disparities
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- A study investigated psychological and behavioral factors affecting outcomes after bariatric surgery, with a focus on racial differences among participants who completed an online survey.
- The sample consisted of 733 individuals (87% women, 63% White, average age 44) and found that White participants reported higher anxiety and emotional eating linked to depression, while Black participants showed greater depressive severity.
- Results indicated that White individuals experienced more disordered eating behaviors, such as loss of control eating and grazing, while also being less likely to skip meals or eat at night compared to Black individuals; addressing depressive symptoms and eating patterns could improve surgery outcomes.
Background: The risk of alcohol use disorder increases after bariatric surgery. Preoperative alcohol use is a risk factor, and this is evaluated during the routine preoperative psychosocial evaluation. However, it is not clear whether patients accurately report their alcohol use.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF