HOW THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 HOME STAY ORDERS IS AFFECTING THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND FINANCIAL HEALTH AMONG OBESE PATIENTS?
HOW THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 HOME STAY ORDERS IS AFFECTING THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND FINANCIAL HEALTH AMONG OBESE PATIENTS?
BACKGROUND: Stay-at-home orders in response to the Coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV-2) have forced abrupt changes to daily routines.
The aim of our study is to evaluate the impact of the Stay-at-home orders on the waiting list for bariatric surgery in our Department of Medical and Surgical during covid-19 pandemic.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this observational retrospective study, from the 9th of March to 18th May 2020, the patients of our Department were invited to answer to a 14-questions multiple-choice questionnaire relative to weight changes, working activity, daily exercise, dietary behaviors, and conditions potentially impacting the nutritional choices
Inclusion Criteria:
- Alle obese patients on the waiting list for bariatric surgery in our Department of Medical and Surgical during covid-19 pandemic from March to May 2020
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients underwent bariatric surgery