Objectives:to identify the presence of compulsive overeating disorder in patients with
cardiovascular diseases and to verify its relation with sociodemographic,
clinical variables and the presence of anxiety and depressive symptoms. Method:cross-sectional, correlational study with a sample of 111 patients with
cardiovascular diseases. The presence of anxiety and depressive symptoms was
assessed by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
instrument and compulsive overeating disorder was assessed through a likert
instrument called the Periodic Eating Disorder Scale (Binge Eating Scale).
Results:there was a predominance of patients without compulsive overeating disorder
(n=91, 82%), followed by moderated compulsive overeating (n=15, 13.5%) and
severe (n=5, 4.5%) associating to high levels of body mass index (p=0.010)
and the presence of anxiety (p=0.017). Conclusion:Compulsive overeating disorder was present in 18% of the patients, being
associated with body mass index and anxiety, suggesting that health
professionals should pay attention to the comprehensive evaluation of
patients with cardiovascular diseases. Important results emerged from this
study, emphasizing the need to implement programs to improve the patients’
mental and physical health in both primary and specialized care
services.
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