Socioeconomic disparities and bariatric surgery outcomes: A qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Disparities in socioeconomic status (SES) have been associated with less weight loss after bariatric surgery. The objective of this study was to identify socioeconomic barriers to weight loss after bariatric surgery.

Methods

We performed semi-structured interviews with bariatric surgery patients and providers from April-November 2020. Participants were asked to describe their post-operative experiences regarding dietary habits, physical activity, and follow-up care. Interview data were coded using Directed Content Analysis based on domains in Andersen's Behavioral Model of Health Services Use and Torain's Surgical Disparities Model.

Results

24 patients (median of 4.1 years post-operatively; mean age 50.6 ± 10.7 years; 12 bypass and 12 sleeve; 83% female) an

SUBMITTER: Funk LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10033325 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature