Associação entre fatores psicossociais e aderência ao tratamento de pacientes submetidos ao tratamento cirúrgico da obesidade

Abstract

Introduction: Nowadays, bariatric surgery is a legitimate obesity treatment and for real effectiveness is essential the adherence to dietary changes, behavioral changes and lifestyle, which can be associated with psychosocial factors. Objective: To evaluate the adherence to treatment of patients undergoing bariatric surgery and its association with psychosocial factors (resilience, self-efficacy, social support). Methods: Cross-sectional study with 39 patients, from Serviço de Controle da Hipertensão, Diabetes e Obesidade of Juiz de Fora, who are going through the process of bariatric surgery. For the study, four validated instruments were applied and the patients were interviewed. Results: Self-efficacy and resilience were important variables in the behavioral style for a successful treatment along with appropriate diet and adherence to physical activity. Physical activity is highlighted across the various correlations obtained with clinical, psychosocial and behavioral variables. Physical activity and high self-efficacy proved to be preventive factors to depression. Conclusion: It is necessary to make a quality monitoring in the long-term and also the development of important mediators in the maintenance of these behavioral changes, such as resilience and self-efficacy.