The Relationship Between Weight Self-Stigma and Quality of Life Among Youth in the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia

Khodari, Bayan H.; Shami, Mohammed O.; Shajry, Reem M.; Shami, Joudi A.; Names, Abdellh A.; Alamer, Afnan A.; Moafa, Azhar M.; Hakami, Reem O.; Almuhaysin, Ghaida; Alqassim, Ahmad Y.

doi:10.7759/cureus.18158

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“…The factorial structure is identical to that of the original English WSSQ, indicating that it is useful in cross-cultural research [26]. The selfdevaluation section of the WSSQ had an internal consistency of .840, while the fear of enacted stigma had revealed .876 [27]. Thereupon, the Arabic WSSQ appears to be a valid tool for assessing weight-related self-stigma among people who speak Arabic.…”

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confidence: 94%

Psychological Distress as a Predictor for Weight Self-Stigma among Youth in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Shami

Alqassim

Khodari

et al. 2022

JPRI

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Background: Weight-related self-stigma has well-known psychological consequences. There is growing evidence that psychological problems, including depression, anxiety, stress, predict the existence of weight stigma. The purpose of the present survey was to examine the association between weight self-stigma and psychological distress among Saudi young adults in Jazan region. Objectives: The rationale of this study was to investigate the correlation between weight self-stigmatization and psychological distress in young adults In Jazan region, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: We performed a cross-sectional investigation using the wight-self stigma questionnaire (WSSQ) and the depression, anxiety, and stress scale 21 (DASS 21) in a convenience sample of 399 participants. The statistical analysis included descriptive analysis, independent-samples t-test, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and linear regression. Expected Results: We hypothesize that there is correlation between weight self-stigma and psychological distress among young people In Jazan region, Saudi Arabia. Results: The mean age was 21.12 years ± 2.91 years. Stigmatization of oneself weight (both self devaluing and enacted stigmatization concern) was significantly associated with respondents' body mass index (BMI) (p < .001), depression, anxiety, and stress (p < .001). There was a significant correlation between respondents' scores on the WSSQ and DASS 21. The main predictors for weight self-stigma were BMI (p < .001) and psychological distress (p < .001). Conclusion: The study revealed a strong association between weight self-stigma and psychological distress among young adults in Jazan region, Saudi Arabia. Further epidemiological and clinical studies on the national level are warranted.

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Section: Weight Stigmatization Assessment (Wssq)mentioning

confidence: 94%

Psychological Distress as a Predictor for Weight Self-Stigma among Youth in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Shami

Alqassim

Khodari

et al. 2022

JPRI

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“…The questionnaire was developed and validated as described later, guided by the Obese Stereotypes and Causes of Obesity Scale 14 and the Anti-fat Attitudes Test (AFAT). 15 The tool consisted of three sections. The first section included nine questions about sociodemographic characteristics: gender, age, nationality, level of education, marital status, monthly income, workplace, height (m), and body weight (kg).…”

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“…13 .Another study including 1,459 participants found that obese people in Saudi Arabia face stigmatisation that is manifested in different forms, including primarily negative behaviours (25.6%), bad comments (25.4%), and physical barriers (25.2%). 14 Interestingly, Khodari, et al 15 recently explored weight selfstigma in Jazan (in the Southern Region of Saudi Arabia) and demonstrated that it was positively associated with BMI.…”

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Stigmatisation of Obesity and its Relation to the Perception of Controllability in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Almoayad

Felemban

Alshlhoub

et al. 2023

Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J

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Objectives: This study assessed the stigmatisation of obesity among a sample of the general population in Riyadh and its association with the perception of controllability. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during January–February 2021 and included 384 participants who were recruited through a convenience sampling method. The data were collected using a self-administrated online questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using John’s Macintosh Project Version 16.0.0. Results: Most of the participants had a low level of stigma towards obesity (72.8%), and gender and BMI were significantly associated with the level of stigma at (p = .0023) and (p = .0360) respectively. The association between the perception of controllable factors and the level of stigma was also significant (p = 0.0001). Conclusions: The data supported the hypothesis that there would be a significant association between stigmatisation on obesity and perception of controllability among the general population in Riyadh City. Regarding recommendations, the authors suggest that they should be based on joint international consensus statements for ending the stigma of obesity in different settings and categories, and should include the education of healthcare service providers and obese patients on the relationships shown in the findings. Keywords: Obesity, stigmatisation, perception

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“…Research conducted in Asian countries has highlighted the association between weight stigma, abnormal eating attitudes and behaviors, and mental health outcomes. In Saudi Arabia, a robust significant correlation was observed between weigh self-stigma scores on measures of depression, anxiety, and stress scale scores among youths [ 8 ].…”

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Eating Disorders in Adolescents With Dental Braces: A Case Report

Al Shammary

2024

Cureus

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Orthodontic treatment during adolescence can contribute to the development of problematic eating disorders. This case study presents the situation of a 12-year-old male patient who experienced a prolonged period of dietary limitation, showed signs of chronic illness, and underwent a significant weight loss because of wearing dental braces. These circumstances triggered the emergence of atypical eating behaviors and complicated the therapeutic process. A case report highlights the effectiveness of conducting psychological evaluations for patients with braces who experience significant weight loss to address possible eating disorders. It also addressed the effectiveness of psychoeducation supportive therapy and nutritional rehabilitation for establishing regular eating patterns during orthodontic treatment. This case also illustrates the significant role of parents in offering emotional support and enhancing professional care. However, conducting extensive longitudinal studies is imperative to fully explore the relationship between orthodontic treatment and eating disorders.

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The Relationship Between Weight Self-Stigma and Quality of Life Among Youth in the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia

Cited by 10 publications

References 27 publications

Psychological Distress as a Predictor for Weight Self-Stigma among Youth in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Psychological Distress as a Predictor for Weight Self-Stigma among Youth in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Stigmatisation of Obesity and its Relation to the Perception of Controllability in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Eating Disorders in Adolescents With Dental Braces: A Case Report

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