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- The study aimed to identify psychological and behavioral differences in individuals with severe obesity based on their choice between surgical and nonsurgical weight loss interventions.
- The research involved 605 participants, mostly Caucasian women, who provided data on their preferred weight loss method along with psychological questionnaires.
- Findings suggest that more weight loss attempts and certain eating behaviors affect the type of intervention chosen, highlighting the importance of understanding these characteristics for successful treatment outcomes.
Article Abstract
Objective: To determine whether there are differences in baseline psychological and behavioral characteristics between individuals with severe obesity who chose a surgical or nonsurgical intervention for weight loss.
Methods: The current study utilized data from a larger study funded by a state insurance company and is unique in that the insurance company funded the weight loss interventions. Participants indicated their preferred method of weight loss, and completed several self-report psychological questionnaires, as well as demographic information.
Results: Participants (N = 605) were 58.8% Caucasian and mostly (86%) female. Logistic regression results indicated that an increased number of weight loss attempts, and select other measures of eating behavior and quality of life may influence individuals' selection for either surgical or nonsurgical treatments for weight loss.
Conclusions: Practitioners should pay particular attention to these baseline characteristics that influence choice to examine potential characteristics that may influence the success of these weight loss treatments.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4536570 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/oby.21116 | DOI Listing |
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