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01-11-2016 | Original Contributions

Bariatric Surgery Candidates’ Peer and Romantic Relationships and Associations with Health Behaviors

Authors: Keeley J. Pratt, Elizabeth K. Balk, Megan Ferriby, Lorraine Wallace, Sabrena Noria, Bradley Needleman

Published in: Obesity Surgery | Issue 11/2016

Abstract

Background

The aim was to assess the romantic and peer relationships of bariatric surgery candidates and associations with health behaviors.

Method

Adults seeking bariatric surgery (N = 120) completed surveys addressing health behaviors and social relationships at information sessions. Analysis was done to compare male/female differences in peer and romantic relationships and associations with health behaviors. Previously published reference (REF) data on the Relationship Structures questionnaire was used for comparison, and to split our sample into those ≤ or > REF mean for relationship anxiety and avoidance.

Results

Our sample reported higher avoidance and lower anxiety in their close friendships and romantic relationships compared to the REF sample. Men in our sample had higher peer and romantic relationships avoidance compared to the REF sample and had significantly higher close friendship avoidance than women in our sample. Participants with lower anxiety in their romantic relationships (≤ REF) had higher uncontrolled eating and physical activity; those with more anxiety in their romantic relationships (> REF) had a higher BMI.

Conclusions

Our findings highlight the potential influence that social relationships may have on health behaviors within the bariatric surgery population. Further investigation is warranted to explore male bariatric surgery candidates’ relationships to inform understanding and intervention development.

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Title: Bariatric Surgery Candidates’ Peer and Romantic Relationships and Associations with Health Behaviors
Authors: Keeley J. Pratt
Elizabeth K. Balk
Megan Ferriby
Lorraine Wallace
Sabrena Noria
Bradley Needleman
Publication date: 01-11-2016
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Obesity Surgery / Issue 11/2016
Print ISSN: 0960-8923
Electronic ISSN: 1708-0428
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-016-2196-y

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Bariatric Surgery Candidates’ Peer and Romantic Relationships and Associations with Health Behaviors

Abstract

Background

Method

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Background

Method

Results

Conclusions

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