Depressive symptoms and quality of life prior to metabolic surgery in Cape Town, South Africa

Depressive symptoms and quality of life prior to metabolic surgery in Cape Town, South Africa

Background: Depression has been shown to have a negative impact on the outcomes of metabolic surgery and quality of life (QOL). Currently, there are limited data on mental distress and QOL in metabolic surgery candidates in South Africa. Aim: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of depressi...

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Main Authors: Wilma M. Kruger-Steyn, Jeanne Lubbe, Kerry-Ann Louw, Laila Asmal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2022-09-01
Series:South African Journal of Psychiatry
Subjects:
obesity
depression
metabolic surgery
quality of life
back pain.
Online Access:https://sajp.org.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/1783

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