Table 5

- Multivariate regression analysis to establish the independent significant factor associated with anxiety and depression (n=721).

AnxietyAOR95% CIP-value
Age group
<40 yearsRef  
≥40 years0.5640.381 – 0.8340.004**
Symptoms of psychiatric disorder before surgery
Yes3.8222.595 – 5.629<0.001**
NoRef  
depression’s factors
Age group
<40 yearsRef  
≥40 years0.5980.406 – 0.8820.009**
Weight loss treatment method
Weight loss surgeryRef  
Weight loss injection1.4871.016 – 2.1770.041**
Undergone psychological evaluation before surgery
Yes0.5730.364 – 0.9030.016**
NoRef  
Symptoms of psychiatric disorder before surgery
Yes3.7242.536 – 5.467<0.001**
NoRef  

AOR – Adjusted Odd Ratio; CI – Confidence Interval.

  • † “Other” category was included in the analysis.

  • ↵** Significant at p<0.05 level.