Changes in body weight, health behaviors, and mental health in adults with obesity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to examine the relationships between body weight changes, health behaviors, and mental health in adults with obesity during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

Between March 1, 2021, and November 30, 2021, adults from three obesity practices completed an online survey. The primary outcomes were ≥ 5% of body weight change since March 2020 and associated health behaviors and mental health factors.

Results

The sample (n = 404) was 82.6% female (mean age 52.5 years, mean BMI 43.3 kg/m² ). Mean weight change was + 4.3%. Weight gain ≥ 5% was reported by 30% of the sample, whereas 19% reported ≥ 5% body weight loss. The degree of both weight gain and weight loss correlated positively with baseline BMI. Eighty perce

SUBMITTER: Almandoz JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9349662 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature