Aim/Background: Obesity is an
important problem facing healthcare givers. Obesity care requires a
comprehensive approach including diet, exercise, frequent visits and
counseling. Guidelines recommend frequent follow-up visits in the first three months.
However, some patients fail to attend regularly. This study was intended to
examine differences in body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage (BFP)
after weight loss among overweight subjects with regular and irregular
follow-up attendance. Methods: We
designed a historical cohort study involving patients with BMI of ≥ 25 kg/m2.
Decreases in BMI and BFP between regular follow-up and irregular follow-up
groups were evaluated at the end of three months. Results:
186 patients, 156 women (83.9%) and 30 men (16.1%), with a mean age of 37.8 ±
12.0 years, met the inclusion criteria. One hundred twenty-seven patients
(68.3%) attended regular follow-ups and 59 patients (31.7%) attended
irregularly. Significant differences were found in BMI and fat percentages
between the first visit and at the end of the 3rd month in both groups
(p<0.001). The differences in the decreases in BMI and BFP between the two
groups were significant (p<0.001). Conclusion:
Statistically significant differences were found between the regular and
irregular follow-up groups in terms of decreases in BMI and fat percentages.
Although regular follow-up of obese patients is recommended, even patients
attending only irregularly can achieve significant weight loss.
Amaç: Obezite sağlık
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Internal Diseases |
Journal Section | Orijinal Articles |
Authors | |
Publication Date | June 18, 2019 |
Submission Date | January 23, 2019 |
Published in Issue | Year 2019 Volume: 13 Issue: 2 |
English or Turkish manuscripts from authors with new knowledge to contribute to understanding and improving health and primary care are welcome.