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Abstract:
Objective : In the context of increased hospitalization of obese and overweight individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic, a multidisciplinary team sought to understand the impacts of lockdowns and curfews on patients treated in Specialized Obesity Centers (CSOs) in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Methods : This study employs a mixed-methods approach (qualitative and quantitative). Results : It demonstrates disruptions in patients’ healthcare trajectories and statistically reflects the specific experiences of this population. Conclusions : It offers an analytical perspective on bariatric care and the COVID-19 pandemic.