FACTORS AFFECTING THE PREFERENCE OF POPULATION IN LOSING WEIGHT BY EITHER BARIATRIC SURGERIES OR CONSERVATIVE STRATEGIES IN SAUDI ARABIA
Journal: International Journal of Advanced Research (Vol.9, No. 8)Publication Date: 2021-08-20
Authors : Tamer M. Abd Elrahman Nada E. Algethami Rahma A. Algethami Raghad S. Aljuaid Ghaida H. Alotaibi; Yousef M. Ajaj;
Page : 951-959
Keywords : Bariatric Conservative Factors Population Preference Saudi;
Abstract
Objectives: To assess factors affecting Saudi population preference in losing weight either by bariatric surgeries or by conservative strategies. Methods: A cross sectional study was done using a self-administered questionnaire distributed online. Study was done on 518 participants (group 1) who did not prefer to undergo bariatric surgery and preferred conservative strategies in weight reduction and group 2 (84 participants) who preferred to undergo bariatric surgery. Results: Participants in group 1 and group 2 represented 86% and 14% of the sample. Group II had a significant higher percent of obese and per-obese individuals, who usually eat basic meals every day, who usually have soft drinks as beverages, who eat fast food for more than 2 times weekly, who had more than 6 attempts to lose weight in the last 5 years and who thought that their families would support their efforts in improving their food habits. Group II had a statistically significant higher percent of those who consider bariatric surgery as an effective tool for weight loss, who believed that they would lose more weight with bariatric surgery, and who believe that surgery will cause a drastic change in their lifestyle. Group 1 had a significant higher percent of those who eat fruit and vegetables every day, who reported always practicing physical activity during the entire year. Conclusion: Factors affecting the preference of weight loss were eating habits, physical activity, and attempt of dieting. An efficient health education programs about bariatric surgeries is needed to correct misconceptions regarding the surgery.
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