Abstract
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of obesity in USF. To determine the prevalence of depression in obese USF. Check if there is an association between obesity and depression and whether this differs between genders. Type of study: Observational analytical cross Location: USF Briosa, Coimbra Population: Users enrolled at USF in November 2010, aged 18 years and with valid registration index body mass index (BMI) in the last 12 months. We excluded all women who have been pregnant at some time during the last 12 months. Methods: Data were collected computer program MedicineOne ®. Variables: gender, BMI and depression. Statistical analysis included the calculation of odds ratios. Results: The percentage of women in the population was 62.18%. The prevalence of obesity in the population was 18.67%. The prevalence of depression in obese patients was 30.82%. There was an association between obesity and depression in this population (OR = 1.33). When we did the study by gender, only in the group of women this association was found (OR = 1.51). Conclusions: The prevalence of obesity in USF was higher than found in other national studies. Not found studies to compare the prevalence of depression in obese patients. The results may contribute to the adoption preventive strategies and more effective treatments, different gender.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
