ArticleNeurosciences (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)2025
Prevalence and factors influencing eating disorders among post-bariatric surgery patients in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.
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- Impact of bariatric surgery and predictive factors for eating disorders before and after surgery: a prospective observational study.Journal of eating disorders · 2026Article
- Mental health outcomes in bariatric surgery patients in Saudi Arabia: A scoping review.Saudi journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Saudi Gastroenterology Association · 2025Article
- Diagnostic dilemma of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder after bariatric surgery: A case report and review of literature.World journal of clinical cases · 2025Article
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objectivesTo examine the occurrence and contributing factors of disordered eating patterns in individuals post-bariatric surgery. It also investigated the impact of these patterns on weight loss outcomes and long-term weight management, focusing on psychological and emotional factors. Additionally, the relationship between body image dissatisfaction and disordered eating patterns was explored.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted across multiple medical centers in Saudi Arabia, using self-administered questionnaires to evaluate the prevalence of eating disorders and self-esteem among patients who underwent bariatric surgery in the past five years. Out of 557 respondents, 452 met the inclusion criteria.
resultsThe study found that 21.5% of participants experienced psychological disorders post-surgery. Notably, there was a significant improvement in mean self-esteem scores after surgery. Depression was the most frequently reported disorder (12.4%), followed by Generalized Anxiety Disorder (9.3%) and Eating Disorders (4.6%). The mean Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale score increased significantly from 28.17±6.2 pre-surgery to 31.7±5.3 post-surgery (
conclusionThe findings highlight a notable prevalence of psychological disorders among post-bariatric surgery patients, with depression being the most common. Despite this, significant improvements in self-esteem were observed. Understanding the psychological and emotional factors contributing to disordered eating patterns and body image dissatisfaction is crucial for improving long-term weight management and patient outcomes post-surgery.
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