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ArticleObesity surgery2020

Body Image as a Potential Motivator for Bariatric Surgery: a Case-Control Study.

D J S Makarawung, V M Monpellier, F van den Brink, L Woertman, H Zijlstra, A B Mink van der Molen, B van Ramshorst, R Geenen

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8 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

D J S MakarawungDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands. d.makarawung@antoniusziekenhuis.nl.ORCID 0000-0002-2994-2208
V M MonpellierNederlandse Obesitas Kliniek (Dutch Obesity Clinic), Huis ter Heide, the Netherlands.
F van den BrinkDepartment of Psychology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
L WoertmanDepartment of Psychology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
H ZijlstraDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Sports and Nutrition, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
A B Mink van der MolenDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands.
B van RamshorstDepartment of Surgery, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands.
R GeenenDepartment of Psychology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
St. Antonius Ziekenhuis · NLUtrecht University · NLAmsterdam University of Applied Sciences · NLNederlandse Obesitas Kliniek · NL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundNot every eligible person opts for bariatric surgery. Body image concerns might be a reason to choose surgery. This case-control study evaluated differences in body image between a pre-bariatric surgery population and a weight-matched control group from the general population. We hypothesized that the pre-bariatric group would show less satisfaction with appearance, defined as a discrepancy between evaluating one's appearance as less attractive while attaching more importance to appearance.

methodsData from 125 pre-bariatric patients were compared with 125 body weight-matched controls from the general population. The Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire-Appearance Scales was used to assess appearance evaluation (AE), appearance orientation (AO), and their discrepancy score. Both groups were compared with norms from the non-body weight-matched general population.

resultsThe pre-bariatric group had lower AE scores (mean 2.23 ± 0.65 vs. mean 2.54 ± 1.06) and higher AO scores (mean 3.33 ± 0.69 vs. mean 3.04 ± 0.90) than the control group. The discrepancy between AE and AO was larger in the pre-bariatric group (p < 0.001). Compared with the general population, both groups showed lower AE scores (d = - 1.43 and d = - 1.12, p < 0.001) and lower AO scores (d = - 0.23 and d = - 0.58, p < 0.001).

conclusionsPeople with morbid obesity have on average less body image satisfaction. The results indicate that part of the motivation of people that choose bariatric surgery may be due to relatively low global appearance evaluation combined with considering appearance more important. Knowledge about motivations can be used to communicate realistic expectations regarding treatment outcome.

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Bariatric SurgeryObesity, MorbidBody ImageCase-Control StudiesHumansQuality of LifeAppearance evaluationAppearance orientationBariatric surgeryBody imageBody image dissatisfaction(Morbid) obesity

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PMID32451911
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