PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Alghamdi, Saleh A.
AU  - Al Jaffer, Mohammed A.
AU  - Almesned, Renad A.
AU  - Alanazi, Sadeem D.
AU  - Alhnake, Alanoud W.
AU  - Alkhammash, Shahad M.
AU  - Baabbad, Nuran M.
TI  - Prevalence and factors influencing eating disorders among post-bariatric surgery patients in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study
AID  - 10.17712/nsj.2025.1.20240023
DP  - 2025 Jan 01
TA  - Neurosciences Journal
PG  - 36--43
VI  - 30
IP  - 1
4099  - http://nsj.org.sa/content/30/1/36.short
4100  - http://nsj.org.sa/content/30/1/36.full
SO  - Neurosciences (Riyadh)2025 Jan 01; 30
AB  - Objectives: To 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.Methods: A 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.Results: The 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 (p<0.001).Conclusion: The 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.