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Volume 8
Journal of Gastrointestinal & Digestive System
ISSN: 2161-069X
Bariatric Surgery 2018 & Gastro 2018
March 15-16, 2018
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March 15-16, 2018 Barcelona, Spain
Interpersonal functioning of individuals who seek bariatric surgery compared to a control group
Yael Latzer
University of Haifa, Israel
Background:
Studies have found that patients with binge eating disorder (BED) have difficulties in their interpersonal
functioning. There is limited research examining interpersonal relationships among bariatric patients. The aim of this study
was to assess the differences in interpersonal functioning between bariatric candidates and a control group.
Methods:
A hundred and sixty six adult seeking bariatric surgery in Israel (Mean BMI=40.7; SD=5.1) participated in the study.
They were compared to 82 control participants who were divided into three groups: normal weight (N=41) (Mean BMI=22.1;
SD=1.8); overweight (N=27) (Mean BMI=26.9; SD=1.4) and obese (N=14) (Mean BMI=34.05; SD=4.05). All participants
completed surveys addressing demographic, eating disorders (EDE-Q), depression, anxiety, stress (DASS) and interpersonal
functioning (SAS-SR, IIP).
Results:
Bariatric candidates had significantly more difficulties in primary relationship and were higher in being too caring.
Eating and shape concerns, as well as anxiety levels were significantly higher in the bariatric candidate group compared to
the normal weight and overweight group. Weight concern levels were also found to be significantly higher amongst bariatric
candidates compared to all three of the sub control groups.
Conclusion:
Our findings are in line with previous studies which found difficulties with intimate relationships and nurturance
among BED patients. These findings may be part of the explanation why some people gain more weight than others, and may
contribute to understanding more about the failures of bariatric surgery.
latzery@gmail.comJ Gastrointest Dig Syst 2018, Volume 8
DOI: 10.4172/2161-069X-C1-065