Abstract
Objective To determine sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle perception and physical activity levels in obese prebariatric surgery patients.Methods A quantitative, cross-sectional study. The sample comprised 96 male and female morbidly obese prebariatric surgery patients. Questionnaires addressing sociodemographic profile, lifestyle perception and physical activity levels were applied.Results Patients were aged 40.3±11.45 years. Inadequate levels of physical activity were reported by 47.8% of patients; most respondents (79.2%) attributed scores defined as inadequate to the physical activity domain of the lifestyle questionnaire. Time spent on physical activity practice per week differed significantly between patients reporting being physically active or physically inactive in adolescence (p=0.046).Conclusion Most obese prebariatric surgery patients perceive their lifestyle as inadequate, in spite of eligibility for bariatric surgery. Results also indicate that physical activity practice and nutrition are the domains with greatest impacts on patient lifestyle, and that physical activity practice in adolescence may contribute to adoption of a more active behavior in adulthood, which may represent a vital tool for health promotion in patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
Highlights
Bariatric surgery aims to support severe obesity treatment.[1]
Individuals who were physically active in childhood and adolescence are more likely to practice physical activities in adult life.[7] the paucity of studies analyzing this variable in morbidly obese individuals prior to bariatric surgery preclude the development of effective public policies for this population
Individuals who were active in adolescence tend to remain more active over the course of remaining life cycles and are more likely to adhere to regular physical activity practice after bariatric surgery
Summary
Bariatric surgery aims to support severe obesity treatment.[1]. the effects of bariatric surgery on this delicate condition are not limited to the surgical procedure. Physical inactivity is a major concern in Brazil, given the high prevalence detected in several age groups, among young individuals.[5] Worse still, evidence shows decreasing physical activity levels with age and weight regain in bariatric patients within 24 months of surgery.[6]. Individuals who were physically active in childhood and adolescence are more likely to practice physical activities in adult life.[7] the paucity of studies analyzing this variable in morbidly obese individuals prior to bariatric surgery preclude the development of effective public policies for this population. Patient eligibility is based on multidisciplinary assessment, psychological soundness certification and likelihood of adopting an adequate lifestyle before and after surgery.[8] Weight regain in patients submitted to bariatric surgery emphasizes the existing gap between theory and practice, a major reason for conducting this study
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