To Exploring the knowledge and attitude of the public toward bariatric weight loss surgery and its impact on candidates and patients in the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia

Anas Ahmed; Abrar Hamad Alageel; Iman Ali Hassan Alrabee; Alya Faisal Alsharif; Mohammed Abdu Jawahy; Hamood Khairat Al-Khairat; Ahmad Abubakr Sherwani; Tasneem Hamad Mobarki; Akram Khalid Moafa

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Online Published: 29 Aug 2024

IJMDC. 2024; 8(8): 2059-2065

doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1722404866

To Exploring the knowledge and attitude of the public toward bariatric weight loss surgery and its impact on candidates and patients in the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia

Anas Ahmed, Abrar Hamad Alageel, Iman Ali Hassan Alrabee, Alya Faisal Alsharif, Mohammed Abdu Jawahy, Hamood Khairat Al-Khairat, Ahmad Abubakr Sherwani, Tasneem Hamad Mobarki, Akram Khalid Moafa.

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Background: Bariatric weight loss surgery is a recognized intervention for severe obesity, but public knowledge and attitudes toward this procedure, as well as its perceived impact on candidates and patients, are not well understood in the Jazan Region of Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and perceived impact of bariatric surgery among residents of Jazan.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 adults aged 18 years and older residing in the Jazan Region. Participants were selected conveniently, and data were collected using an electronic questionnaire. The questionnaire assessed demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, and perceived impact of bariatric surgery. Data were analyzed using SPSS software, and descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and t-tests were employed to examine the relationships between variables.
Results: Of the 400 participants, 55% were female, 50% were married, and 50% held a bachelor’s degree. The majority (70%) had heard of bariatric surgery, but only 40% had adequate knowledge about the procedure. Positive attitudes toward bariatric surgery were observed in 55% of participants. Significant associations were found between education level and both knowledge and attitudes, as well as between marital status and knowledge. The perceived impact of bariatric surgery on health and well-being was generally positive, with notable improvements in general health, quality of life, and psychological well-being.
Conclusion: The study reveals that while awareness of bariatric surgery is high in the Jazan Region, detailed knowledge is limited. Positive attitudes prevail, particularly among younger and better-educated individuals. The perceived impact of bariatric surgery on health and well-being is largely favorable. These findings highlight the need for targeted educational interventions and comprehensive support systems to enhance public understanding and acceptance of bariatric surgery. Addressing these gaps can facilitate more informed health decisions and better health outcomes for individuals considering bariatric surgery.

Key words: Bariatric Surgery, Public Knowledge, Attitude, Jazan Region, Impact on Patients

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Ahmed A, Alageel AH, Alrabee IAH, Alsharif AF, Jawahy MA, Al-Khairat HK, Sherwani AA, Mobarki TH, Moafa AK. To Exploring the knowledge and attitude of the public toward bariatric weight loss surgery and its impact on candidates and patients in the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. 2024; 8(8): 2059-2065. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1722404866

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Ahmed A, Alageel AH, Alrabee IAH, Alsharif AF, Jawahy MA, Al-Khairat HK, Sherwani AA, Mobarki TH, Moafa AK. To Exploring the knowledge and attitude of the public toward bariatric weight loss surgery and its impact on candidates and patients in the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. 2024; 8(8): 2059-2065. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1722404866

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Ahmed A, Alageel AH, Alrabee IAH, Alsharif AF, Jawahy MA, Al-Khairat HK, Sherwani AA, Mobarki TH, Moafa AK. To Exploring the knowledge and attitude of the public toward bariatric weight loss surgery and its impact on candidates and patients in the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. (2024), [cited September 28, 2024]; 8(8): 2059-2065. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1722404866

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Ahmed, A., Alageel, . A. H., Alrabee, . I. A. H., Alsharif, . A. F., Jawahy, . M. A., Al-Khairat, . H. K., Sherwani, . A. A., Mobarki, . T. H. & Moafa, . A. K. (2024) To Exploring the knowledge and attitude of the public toward bariatric weight loss surgery and its impact on candidates and patients in the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC, 8 (8), 2059-2065. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1722404866

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Ahmed, Anas, Abrar Hamad Alageel, Iman Ali Hassan Alrabee, Alya Faisal Alsharif, Mohammed Abdu Jawahy, Hamood Khairat Al-Khairat, Ahmad Abubakr Sherwani, Tasneem Hamad Mobarki, and Akram Khalid Moafa. 2024. To Exploring the knowledge and attitude of the public toward bariatric weight loss surgery and its impact on candidates and patients in the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 8 (8), 2059-2065. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1722404866

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Ahmed, Anas, Abrar Hamad Alageel, Iman Ali Hassan Alrabee, Alya Faisal Alsharif, Mohammed Abdu Jawahy, Hamood Khairat Al-Khairat, Ahmad Abubakr Sherwani, Tasneem Hamad Mobarki, and Akram Khalid Moafa. "To Exploring the knowledge and attitude of the public toward bariatric weight loss surgery and its impact on candidates and patients in the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 8 (2024), 2059-2065. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1722404866

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Ahmed, Anas, Abrar Hamad Alageel, Iman Ali Hassan Alrabee, Alya Faisal Alsharif, Mohammed Abdu Jawahy, Hamood Khairat Al-Khairat, Ahmad Abubakr Sherwani, Tasneem Hamad Mobarki, and Akram Khalid Moafa. "To Exploring the knowledge and attitude of the public toward bariatric weight loss surgery and its impact on candidates and patients in the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 8.8 (2024), 2059-2065. Print. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1722404866

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Ahmed, A., Alageel, . A. H., Alrabee, . I. A. H., Alsharif, . A. F., Jawahy, . M. A., Al-Khairat, . H. K., Sherwani, . A. A., Mobarki, . T. H. & Moafa, . A. K. (2024) To Exploring the knowledge and attitude of the public toward bariatric weight loss surgery and its impact on candidates and patients in the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 8 (8), 2059-2065. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1722404866

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