Physical activity level and lifestyle perception in prebariatric surgery patients

Abstract

Objective To determine sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle perception and physical activity levels in obese prebariatric surgery patients. Methods A quantitative, cross-sectional study. The sample comprised 96 male and female morbidly obese prebariatric surgery patients. Questionnaires addressing sociodemographic profile, lifestyle perception and physical activity levels were applied. Results Patients were aged 40.3±11.45 years. Inadequate levels of physical activity were reported by 47.8% of patients; most respondents (79.2%) attributed scores defined as inadequate to the physical activity domain of the lifestyle questionnaire. Time spent on physical activity practice per week differed significantly between patients reporting being physically active or physically inactive in adolescence (p=0.046). Conclusion Most obese prebariatric surgery patients perceive their lifestyle as inadequate, in spite of eligibility for bariatric surgery. Results also indicate that physical activity practice and nutrition are the domains with greatest impacts on patient lifestyle, and that physical activity practice in adolescence may contribute to adoption of a more active behavior in adulthood, which may represent a vital tool for health promotion in patients undergoing bariatric surgery.

Quality of life and eating habits of patients with obesity during the COVID-19 pandemic

“…Most participants were female and were in a stable relationship or married, characteristics that are consistent with recent studies, in which researchers assessed the profile of patients awaiting bariatric surgery ( 21 - 22 ) . Although obesity affects more males, women are the ones who most seek the surgical procedure as a treatment ( 23 ) , as there is greater social pressure for a healthy body or within the standards of beauty; additionally, among women, there is better understanding and adherence to health care, which can boost the search for bariatric surgery ( 21 , 24 ) . It is assumed that women have a better understanding of the health risks caused by obesity, are more concerned about their well-being and are more adept at health guidelines, supporting their better adherence to social distancing.…”