Compulsão alimentar e qualidade de vida de pacientes com excesso de peso atendidos nas Unidades Básicas de Saúde em um município do sul do Brasil

Abstract

To identify the propensity to binge eating and quality of life of overweight individuals assisted in healthcare units in a city in southern Brazil. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 41 patients aged over 20 years of both sexes were included. Sociodemographic data and lifestyle habits were collected through a questionnaire. Weight and height were measured, and the body mass index was calculated. The propensity for binge eating disorder was assessed by specific scale. A 24 hours food recall was performed to assess dietary intake and the adequacy of food intake was assessed according to the recommendations of the Dietary Reference Intake. For the assessment of quality of life was used the SF-36 questionnaire. Results: The mean age of the population was 40,90 ± 14,47 years, predominantly female (85.4%) and 82.90% was obese. Binge eating was identified in 26.80% of the sample. The majority reported no regular physical activity (70.0% and 81.8%, p = 0.371) and eat meals at home (90.0% and 100.0%, p = 0.381) for the groups without and with binge eating, respectively; and alcohol consumption was higher in the group with binge eating (p=0.003). No significant differences were found in relation to quality of life, except for the vitality domain (p = 0.010). Conclusion: The patients in this study showed high prevalence of obesity and unhealthy living habits, despite the low prevalence of binge eating. Regarding quality of life, vitality domain showed lower scores for the group with binge eating.