Obez Kadınlarda Psikiyatrik Tanı Sıklığı.

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to investigate frequency of psychiatric disorders and severity of depression in obese women. Method: The sample was consisted of 55 obese women consecutively admitted to the endocrinology outpatient clinic, Body Mass Index (BMI) 30 and over and without chronic physical disease. Control group was formed of 55 women that same age group, BMI 25 and under and without chronic physical disease. Structured psychiatric interview (SCID-I) according to the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria were performed all individuals participating in the study. The severity of depression were assessed by the Hamilton Rating of Depression Scale (HAM-D17). Results: It was determined that mean age 41.07±10.00 years in obese group, 43.38± 7.38 years in control group. There was no difference between the two groups. BMI was higher in obese women than the control group (respectively 37.38±6.75, 22.26±1.91). The prevalence of psychiatric disorders was higher in the obese subjects than the control group (respectively 60% n=33, 9.1% n=5). Mood disorders and anxiety disorders were the most found diagnosed in obese group in present and lifetime. HAMD17 scores of obese subjects were significantly higher than the control group. Conclusion: In our study, women who seek treatment for obesity, the prevalence of psychiatric disorders are higher than normal-weight women. Our results support the existence of the relationship between obesity and psychopathology. Psychiatric evaluation is necessary obese women who seek treatment for obesity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]