Gender Differences in the Psychopathology of Obesity: How Relevant Is the Role of Binge Eating Behaviors?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity is a condition that affects humans both physically and mentally. Moreover, many psychopathological conditions can be observed in obese patients that may threaten the positive outcomes of bariatric surgery.

Purpose

The aim of this study was to identify the main psychopathological correlates of obese candidates for bariatric surgery, with particular attention on the relationship between psychopathology and gender.

Methods

In total, 273 candidates for bariatric surgery for obesity underwent a psychiatric evaluation using a compilation of psychometric scales: the Revised Symptom Checklist 90-R (SCL-90-R), the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q), the Binge Eating Scale (BES), the Body Uneasiness Test (BUT) and the Obesity-Related Well-Being

SUBMITTER: Di Natale C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9321462 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature