Weight loss behavior in obese patients before seeking professional treatment in Taiwan

Obesity Research & Clinical Practice
Tsan-Hon LiouPesus Chou

Abstract

To assess weight loss strategies and behaviors in obese patients prior to seeking professional obesity treatment in Taiwan. A cross-sectional study was conducted between 1 July 2004 and 30 June 2005. Obese subjects (1060; 791 females; age, ≥18 years; median BMI, 29.5 kg/m(2)) seeking treatment in 18 Taiwan clinics specializing in obesity treatment were enrolled and completed a self-administered questionnaire. Of the 1060 subjects, the prevalence of anti-obesity drug use was 50.8%; more females than males used anti-obesity drugs (53.6% vs. 42.4%). Approximately one-third of normal weight or overweight subjects with no concomitant obesity-related risk factors took anti-obesity drugs. Merely 26.7% of female and 34.7% of male subjects regularly received panel-recommended levels of physical activity. Further, two-thirds (66.1%) of subjects expressed an intention to lose more than 20% of initial body weight. Multiple logistic regression analyses revealed a substantially higher odds ratio (OR) for anti-obesity drug use in females than in males (OR, 2.3, 95% CI: 1.7-3.2). Obesity was also associated with younger age and higher body mass index (BMI). Females were more likely than males to have unrealistic weight loss goals. Younger pati...Continue Reading

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