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Psychosocial predictors of change in depressive symptoms following gastric banding surgery
Preiss, Kymberlie Clarke, David O'Brien, Paul de la Piedad Garcia, Xochitl Hindle, Annemarie Brennan, Leah
Preiss, Kymberlie
Clarke, David
O'Brien, Paul
de la Piedad Garcia, Xochitl
Hindle, Annemarie
Brennan, Leah
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study is to identify psychosocial variables associated with the relationship between weight loss and change in depressive symptoms following gastric banding surgery. Methods: Ninety-nine adults completed self-report questionnaires assessing depressive symptoms and other psychosocial variables (self-esteem, body image dissatisfaction, perceived physical health, and perceived weight-based stigmatisation) prior to gastric-band surgery and monthly for 6-month post-surgery. Results: Weight, depressive symptoms, and other psychosocial variables improved significantly 1-month post-surgery and remained lower to 6 months. Weight loss from baseline to 1- and 6-months post-surgery significantly correlated with change in depressive symptoms. Body image dissatisfaction and self-esteem accounted for some of the variance in change in depressive symptoms from baseline to 1-month and baseline to 6-months post-surgery. Conclusions: Depressive symptoms improved significantly and rapidly after bariatric surgery, and body image dissatisfaction and self-esteem predicted change in depressive symptoms. Interventions targeting body image and self-esteem may improve depressive symptoms for those undergoing weight loss interventions.
Keywords
weight loss, depression, predictors, obesity, bariatric surgery, gastric banding
Date
2018
Type
Journal article
Journal
Obesity Surgery
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Volume
28
Issue
6
Page Range
1578-1586
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ACU Department
School of Behavioural and Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Controlled