Relationship among Self-Efficacy Expectations, Locus of Control, and Attributions in Bariatric Patients.

ABSTRACT: Background: Bariatric surgery is the most effective method for achieving accelerated weight loss. However, in the short- and medium-term, between 20% and 40% of patients regain a significant percentage of the weight lost. Cognitive and attitudinal psychological variables contribute to explaining weight regain. The aim of this study was to analyze differences in self-efficacy, locus of control, and attributions among bariatric patients, in accordance with weight maintenance or weight regain. Methods: Participants were classified according to weight regain (≥15% weight regain) and weight maintenance (<15% weight regain). A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was employed to assess the diagnostic value of the locus of control for weight loss and to establish a cutoff point

SUBMITTER: Ugarte C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9222318 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature