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ArticleBMC research notes2024

Evaluating Night-Eating Syndrome in bariatric surgery patients: A cross-sectional study.

Sarah Almuammar, Elham Aljaaly, Lama Alqarni, Hadeel Alazwari, Ruba Alsubhi, Nouf Alatawi

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Article in BMC research notes, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  1. Mental health outcomes in bariatric surgery patients in Saudi Arabia: A scoping review.Saudi journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Saudi Gastroenterology Association · 2025
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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Sarah AlmuammarFamily Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. muammar.sarah@gmail.com.
Elham AljaalyClinical Nutrition Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Lama AlqarniFaculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Hadeel AlazwariFaculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Ruba AlsubhiFaculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Nouf AlatawiFaculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
King Abdulaziz University · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundNight-Eating Syndrome (NES) is a complex eating disorder that has gained recognition in the context of bariatric surgery. However, its prevalence and associated factors in this specific patient population remain understudied, particularly in the Saudi Arabian context.

methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from June to November 2022. Adult patients who had undergone bariatric surgery with a postoperative follow-up of 6 months were included. NES was assessed using the Night Eating Questionnaire (NEQ).

resultsA total of 154 patients were enrolled in the study, with a mean age of 38.8 ± 11.4 years. The mean BMI before surgery was 44.8 ± 8.2 kg/m

conclusionNES is a prevalent concern among post-bariatric surgery patients, with distinct associations with gender and chronic diseases, particularly diabetes. This study provides valuable insights into NES prevalence and its risk factors in the Saudi Arabian context, highlighting the importance of addressing eating disorders within the framework of bariatric surgery care.

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Bariatric SurgeryNight Eating SyndromeAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRisk FactorsSaudi ArabiaSurveys and QuestionnairesBariatric surgeryEating disordersNight-eating syndromePublic health

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