Quality of life, Management, and Psychological Well-Being of Patients with Obesity in the Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64149/J.Ver.8.20s.199-205Keywords:
Obesity, Quality of Life, Psychological Well-being, Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL), Body Mass Index (BMI), Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia..Abstract
Introduction: Obesity emerges as a global health issue that creates substantial physical impacts while affecting psychological states and social dynamics.
Aim of Work: This research aims to examine life quality and mental health status alongside obesity control strategies in individuals who have body mass index values greater than 25 kg/m² in the Aseer region of Saudi Arabia by assessing various demographic characteristics.
Methods: The research included 100 adult participants who were aged 18 or older and had a BMI above 25 kg/m². The participants filled out an anonymous survey that contained demographic information along with BMI categories and psychological evaluation sections which included the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Bulimia Test (BULIT) and WHO Quality of Life Assessment (WHOQOL) as well as a body dissatisfaction checklist. The statistical analysis done through SPSS 26 version incorporated descriptive statistics along with chi-square tests, ANOVA, and correlation analysis.
Results: The majority of participants were female (83.1%) and 71.5% possessed either a university or postgraduate degree. BMI revealed statistically significant relationships with gender (p = 0.008), education level (p = 0.012), age (p < 0.001) and employment status (p = 0.04). The study revealed BMI increased with age (r = .443, p
< 0.001) and healthcare visits (r = .177, p = 0.020) but did not relate to physical activity. BMI showed a strong relationship with pain and discomfort because the two variables had a significant correlation of .231 (p = 0.002) but autonomy was negatively correlated at -0.218 (p = 0.004). Self-acceptance presented a negative correlation of -0.153 (p = 0.045).
Conclusion: The effects of obesity on quality of life and psychological well-being primarily manifest through pain experiences and self-image problems as well as restrictions on personal independence. The research results show obesity treatment requires solutions which tackle physical health alongside emotional health needs. Future studies must conduct long-term research to both confirm cause-and-effect relationships and evaluate the successful implementation of obesity intervention approaches which enhance health results.
