Body perception and sexuality of bariatric surgery patients

This study aims to determine how body perception and sexual life are affected in obese individuals who are hospitalized to undergo bariatric surgery.Design and MethodsDescriptive research design and the cross-sectional method were used. The study was conducted with 53 individuals who consented to participate. The data were analyzed with the SPSS software package.FindingsLow body perception and sexual dysfunction were detected, particularly in women.Practice ImplicationsIn obesity treatment, the psychological and social problems that individuals experience due to obesity should be handled and evaluated with a multidisciplinary approach.

Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sibel Çaynak, Nur E. Boyacıoğlu, Münire Temel Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research