Research on the Current Situation and Influencing Factors of Psychological Distress in Weight Loss among Middle-aged and Young Obese Patients
10.3870/j.issn.1004-0781.2025.12.007
- VernacularTitle:中青年肥胖患者减重心理痛苦现状及影响因素研究
- Author:
Meiling LIU
1
;
Zhiqiang CHENG
1
;
Luru LIU
1
;
Qi WU
1
;
Jingbo XIAO
1
;
Jiazhen TANG
1
;
Ying CAO
1
Author Information
1. 南昌大学第一附属医院健康管理医学科,南昌 330006
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Obesity;
Young and middle-aged patients;
Lose weight;
Psychological distress;
Influencing factor
- From:
Herald of Medicine
2025;44(12):1922-1926
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the status and influencing factors of psychological distress associated with weight loss among young and middle-aged adults with obesity,so as to provide a theoretical basis for developing personalized interventions and improving psychological well-being.Methods A convenience sampling method was used to select young and middle-aged obese patients who visited the weight management clinic of a Grade A tertiary hospital in Jiangxi Province from October 2024 to May 2025.Data were collected using a general information questionnaire,the distress thermometer,the perceived social support scale,the brief illness perception questionnaire,and the simplified coping style questionnaire.Binary logistic regression was applied to identify factors influencing psychological distress.Results A total of 204 valid questionnaires were collected.The detection rate of significant psychological distress was 58.82%(120 cases).Regarding weight loss methods,32.84%of participants opted for medication.The top five issues reported on the psychological distress problem list were:appearance/body image,work/studies,lack of time/energy to care for elderly parents or children,bathing/dressing,and relationship with a partner.Binary logistic regression indicated that age,body mass index,waist circumference,history of chronic disease,perceived social support,illness perception,and negative coping style were significant influencing factors of psychological distress(P﹤0.05).Conclusions The rate of significant psychological distress is relatively high among young and middle-aged obese patients and is influenced by multiple factors.Medical staff may develop personalized interventions based on these factors to reduce the incidence of psychological distress.
