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Obesity is one of the most critical health problems in developed and developing countries, recognized as a chronic disease that adversely affects both individual and societal health. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other health authorities classify obesity based on Body Mass Index (BMI). Individuals with a BMI above 30 are categorized as obese, while those with a BMI above 40 are considered severely obese. Global statistics show a rapid increase in obesity prevalence, predicting that the number of obese individuals will reach 1.53 billion by 2035. In Turkey, the rate of women with high BMI has risen to 76%, and obesity prevalence has surpassed 30%.
Obesity is caused by unhealthy dietary habits, physical inactivity, genetic predisposition, and environmental factors, leading to serious health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. Treatment methods include diet, exercise, medication, behavioral therapies, and surgical interventions. However, post-surgery patients are at risk of regaining lost weight if they fail to regulate their eating behaviors.
In recent years, motivational interviewing and mindfulness-based interventions have come to the forefront in obesity treatment. Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based technique that supports behavioral change by enhancing an individual's intrinsic motivation. Mindfulness-based approaches have proven effective in emotional regulation, stress management, and improving eating behaviors. Research has shown that these methods help post-bariatric surgery patients adjust their eating habits, maintain weight control, and improve their quality of life.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | a mindfulness initiative based on motivational interviewing: Motivational interviewing over the phone three times, Mindfulness practices are face to face once a week for 8 weeks |
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| Control Group | No Intervention | standard training in an obesity clinic: In an obesity clinic, standard follow-up training is provided once a month by a dietitian, psychologist, nurse, and physiotherapist. |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| A MİNDFULNESS İNİTİATİVE BASED ON MOTİVATİONAL İNTERVİEWİNG | Behavioral | Awareness initiatives were conducted face-to-face with 31 patients once a week for 8 weeks. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in weight loss maintenance awareness | Awareness related to weight loss maintenance will be assessed using a validated awareness questionnaire administered by a trained researcher. | Baseline and at 8 weeks after the intervention |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Başkent University | Ankara | Turkey (Türkiye) |
I will not share individual patient data as I believe it would be an ethical violation for the patients.
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| ID | Term |
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| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
| D009765 | Obesity |
| ID | Term |
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| D050177 | Overweight |
| D044343 | Overnutrition |
| D009748 | Nutrition Disorders |
| D009750 | Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases |
| D001835 | Body Weight |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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