Problem-solving self-appraisals of obese patients

Area of Science:

• Obesity Management
• Psychology
• Health Behavior

Background:

• Improved problem-solving skills are linked to better weight loss and treatment adherence in obesity patients.
• Understanding problem-solving self-appraisal is crucial for effective obesity management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the problem-solving self-appraisal of obese patients at the center.
• To provide data for enriching obesity management and improving patient outcomes.
• To facilitate weight loss and achieve long-term goals for obese individuals.

Main Methods:

• Cross-sectional and descriptive study design.
• Inclusion of all registered patients who passed health screening.
• Data collection using Socio-demographic information and Problem-Solving Inventory (PSI) forms.
• Quantitative data analysis using t-tests, Mann-Whitney U, ANOVA, post-hoc tests, and correlation analysis.

Main Results:

• The average PSI score for 87 obese patients was 122.33±20.25.
• No significant correlation found between PSI scores and gender, marital status, financial state, smoking, or alcohol consumption.
• Physical activity and education level showed a significant correlation with PSI scores.

Conclusions:

• Obese patients in this study exhibited low self-appraisals of their problem-solving abilities.
• Interventions focusing on problem-solving skills could enhance the psychological and physical well-being of obesity patients.
• Further research into problem-solving interventions is warranted for obesity management.