Sexuality amongst heterosexual women with morbid obesity in a bariatric surgery programme: A qualitative study.

AIMS: The objective of this study is to describe and understand the experiences of sexuality amongst heterosexual women with morbid obesity (MO) who are in a bariatric surgery program. BACKGROUND: Morbid obesity is a chronic, metabolic disease that affects women's physical, psychological and sexual health. MO is associated with anxiety, depression and body image disorders. Bariatric surgery is a reliable method for weight loss in people with MO. DESIGN: A qualitative descriptive study research design was adopted. METHODS: Twenty-one heterosexual women with MO in a bariatric surgery program were recruited through purposive sampling. Data collection included individual semi-structured interviews conducted between November 2018 and May 2019. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using a computer-assisted qualitative data. FINDINGS: Three main themes emerged from the analysis: (1) trapped in a body that limits my sexuality; (2) between neglect and hope and (3) the partner as a source of support for sexuality in women with MO. CONCLUSION: Women hide a body that they do not accept and ignore their own sexuality, focusing on that of their partner. Although the women have doubts about their partners' desire for them, they share the decision-making process with them whilst waiting for bariatric surgery, on which they place all of their hopes for improved sexuality and quality of life. IMPACT: The findings highlight the importance of exploring the experiences and sexual issues faced by heterosexual women with MO in a bariatric surgery program. Bariatric nurses have a privileged position to assess these women's sexuality, recommend alternatives to sexual intercourse or refer them to sexologists. As part of the multidisciplinary team, nurses can contribute to managing the expectations of women with MO and their partners in relation to the improvement of their sex lives following bariatric surgery.

Social Support for People with Morbid Obesity in a Bariatric Surgery Programme: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.

Background-Morbid obesity (MO) is a chronic metabolic disease affecting physical, psychological and social wellbeing. Bariatric surgery is a reliable method for losing weight in the long term, improving the quality of life, body image and social life of people with MO. Current literature recognises the importance of social support in controlling weight and coping with MO. The objective of this study was to describe and understand experiences related to social support for patients with MO included in a bariatric surgery programme. Methods-A qualitative descriptive study, where data collection included thirty-one interviews with people diagnosed with MO involved in a bariatric surgery programme. Results-Three main themes emerged from the analysis: (1) accepting the problem in order to ask for help, (2) the need for close support and (3) professional support: opposing feelings. Conclusions-A partner, family and friends are the key pillars of social support for those with MO included in a bariatric surgery programme. Healthcare professionals gave formal support; the bariatric surgery team provided information, trust and assurance. Nurses provided healthcare 24 h a day, making them the main formal support for people in the bariatric surgery programme.

Sexuality amongst heterosexual men with morbid obesity in a bariatric surgery programme: A qualitative study.

AIM AND OBJECTIVES: To describe and understand the experiences of sexuality amongst heterosexual men diagnosed with morbid obesity (MO) who are in a bariatric surgery programme. BACKGROUND: Morbid obesity is a chronic metabolic disease that affects men's physical, psychological and sexual health. Evidence suggests that MO could be linked to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, sexual life and social disorders. Bariatric surgery is a reliable method for weight loss in patients with MO. DESIGN: This is a qualitative study based on Merleau-Ponty's phenomenology, and the COREQ checklist was employed to report on the current study. METHODS: Convenience and purposive sampling was carried out and included 24 in-depth interviews with heterosexual men with MO in a bariatric surgery programme between October 2018-March 2019 in Spain. RESULTS: Two main themes emerged from the analysis: (a) a corporality which is judged and condemned; and (b) adapting sexual practices to bariatric surgery. CONCLUSIONS: Men with MO reject a body that limits their physical, social and sexual life. A negative body image and low self-esteem, which do not respond to the traditional masculine role or new masculinities, reduce men's self-concept. Men with MO feel rejection, stigma and isolation. Support from their partner is fundamental to adapt. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: The results of the study draw attention to how heterosexual men with MO experience their sexuality in a bariatric surgery programme and the challenges nurses face. Recognising the problem, helping to develop coping strategies or referring to specialists in sexuality could improve the quality of life in patients and their partners.

Dance for People with Alzheimer's Disease: A Systematic Review.

BACKGROUND: In recent years, several reviews have addressed the effectiveness of dance therapy in dementia, healthy older adults, or the elderly in general. However, reviews regarding the effect of this therapy exclusively on patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease have not been found. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to review the available literature describing clinical trials which explore the effects of dancing on psychological and physical outcomes, functionality, cognitive function, and quality of life in patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. In addition, this review aims to assess the quality of studies that perform dance therapy interventions in these patients. METHODS: This study is a systematic review of randomized and non-randomized clinical trials regarding the effect of intervention including a dancing activity in people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. RESULTS: In total, the evidence for this review rests on 12 studies with a total of 349 participants. The findings of this mini-review confirm the positive effect of dance therapy on physical and cognitive function, functionality, psychological outcomes, and quality of life in people with Alzheimer's disease. CONCLUSION: Most of the studies implementing dance as part of the therapeutic treatment has shown to improve or slow the worsening in the quality of life of patients with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. Future research focused on these patients should use a more exhaustive methodology and make a more detailed description of these kind of interventions.

[Cultural differences in the food preferences of school population]. / Diferencias culturales en las preferencias alimentarias de la población escolar.

OBJECTIVE: The combination of cultures can affect the feeding of the native population and immigrant, influencing the school population. The objective of this study was to analyze the habits and eating habits of schoolchildren and the relationships with their cultural environment. METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive study of a representative sample of 325 parents and students of primary school of an Almeria population was conducted. For the analysis of the qualitative variables Chi square was applied and for the quantitative ones, U of Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis was applied. RESULTS: The results showed a higher preference for vegetables in girls (42.22%) than in boys (30.34%). In schoolchildren who did not go to the school canteen, vegetable consumption was higher (pieces of vegetable Me=2,15), preference for dairy products 94.4% and fish 89.8%. Although 45.6% of children, whose parents came from North Africa, reported not having tasted pork, 29.4% were satisfied with this type of food. We observed a higher consumption of fruits and vegetables in children whose parents came from North Africa (pieces of fruit Me=3,42 and pieces of vegetable Me=2,38, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Through this study we observed a higher consumption of vegetables and higher preferences for dairy and fish in schoolchildren who did not go to the school canteen. Likewise, it was possible to observe an incipient change in the food patterns of the population from North Africa influenced by culture of the native population, referring to the consumption of pork. In general, the results showed a greater variety of consumption, in the children of foreign parents.

OBJETIVO: La combinación de culturas puede afectar a la alimentación de la población autóctona e inmigrante, influenciando a la población escolar. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar los hábitos y costumbres alimentarias de escolares y las relaciones con su entorno cultural. METODOS: Se realizó un estudio transversal descriptivo de una muestra representativa de 325 padres y alumnos de educación primaria de una población almeriense. Para el análisis de las variables cualitativas se aplicó Chi Cuadrado y para las cuantitativas, se aplicó U de Mann-Withney y Kruskal-Wallis. RESULTADOS: Los resultados mostraron mayor preferencia por verduras en niñas (42,22%) que en niños (30,34%). En escolares que no acudían al comedor, el consumo de verdura fue mayor (piezas de verdura Me=2,15), así como la preferencia por lácteos (94,4%) y pescado (89,8%). Aunque un 45,6% de hijos de padres norteafricanos refirieron no haber probado la carne de cerdo, el 29,4% mostraron agrado por este tipo de alimento. Observamos un mayor consumo de frutas y verduras en niños y niñas cuyos padres procedían del Norte de África (piezas de fruta Me=3,42 y piezas de verdura Me=2,38). CONCLUSIONES: A través de este estudio se observa un mayor consumo de verduras y mayores preferencias por lácteos y pescado en escolares que no acudían al comedor. Así mismo, se observa un incipiente cambio en los patrones alimentarios de la población procedente del Norte de África influenciados por la cultura de la población autóctona, en referencia al consumo de carne de cerdo. En general, los resultados muestran mayor variedad de consumo, en los hijos de padres extranjeros.

Diferencias culturales en las preferencias alimentarias de la población escolar / Cultural differences in the food preferences of school population

Fundamentos: La combinación de culturas puede afectar a la alimentación de la población autóctona e inmigrante, influenciando a la población escolar. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar los hábitos y costumbres alimentarias de escolares y las relaciones con su entorno cultural. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal descriptivo de una muestra representativa de 325 padres y alumnos de educación primaria de una población almeriense. Para el análisis de las variables cualitativas se aplicó Chi Cuadrado y para las cuantitativas, se aplicó U de Mann-Withney y Kruskal-Wallis. Resultados: Los resultados mostraron una mayor preferencia por verduras en niñas (42,22%) que en niños (30,34%). En escolares que no acudían al comedor, el consumo de verdura fue mayor (piezas de verdura Me=2,15), así como la preferencia por lácteos (94,4%) y pescado (89,8%). Aunque un 45,6% de hijos de padres norteafricanos refirieron no haber probado la carne de cerdo, el 29,4% mostraron agrado por este tipo de alimento. Observamos un mayor consumo de frutas y verduras en niños y niñas cuyos padres procedían del Norte de África (piezas de fruta Me=3,42 y piezas de verdura Me=2,38). Conclusiones: A través de este estudio se observa un mayor consumo de verduras y mayores preferencias por lácteos y pescado en escolares que no acudían al comedor. Así mismo, se observa un incipiente cambio en los patrones alimentarios de la población procedente del Norte de África influenciados por la cultura de la población autóctona, en referencia al consumo de carne de cerdo. En general, los resultados muestran mayor variedad de consumo, en los hijos de padres extranjeros

Background: The combination of cultures can affect the feeding of the native population and immigrant, influencing the school population. The objective of this study was to analyze the habits and eating habits of schoolchildren and the relationships with their cultural environment. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study of a representative sample of 325 parents and students of primary school of an Almeria population was conducted. For the analysis of the qualitative variables Chi square was applied and for the quantitative ones, U of Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis was applied. Results: The results showed a higher preference for vegetables in girls (42.22%) than in boys (30.34%). In schoolchildren who did not go to the school canteen, vegetable consumption was higher (pieces of vegetable Me=2,15), preference for dairy products 94.4% and fish 89.8%. Although 45.6% of children, whose parents came from North Africa, reported not having tasted pork, 29.4% were satisfied with this type of food. We observed a higher consumption of fruits and vegetables in children whose parents came from North Africa (pieces of fruit Me=3,42 and pieces of vegetable Me=2,38, respectively). Conclusions: Through this study we observed a higher consumption of vegetables and higher preferences for dairy and fish in schoolchildren who did not go to the school canteen. Likewise, it was possible to observe an incipient change in the food patterns of the population from North Africa influenced by culture of the native population, referring to the consumption of pork. In general, the results showed a greater variety of consumption, in the children of foreign parents

Patterns of food avoidance and eating behavior in women with fibromyalgia. / Patrones de evitación y conductas alimentarias en pacientes con fibromialgia.

INTRODUCTION: Fibromyalgia is a form of non-articular rheumatic disorder of unknown origin. It is characterized by widespread, chronic musculoskeletal pain. Patients with fibromyalgia suffer more frequently eating disorders, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other gastrointestinal symptoms. Studies have pointed out to nutrition as a relevant factor in these patients. Some of them think that diet has an influence on fibromyalgia symptoms, and tend to adopt certain dietary patterns. This, combined with access to non-scientific information about diets and supplements, makes analysis of dietary behavior, avoidance, and restrictions particularly important. The aim of this study was to describe dietary habits and eating avoidance behaviors in patients with fibromyalgia, and to compare these data to those of a healthy sample of similar sociodemographic characteristics. METHODS: A descriptive case-control study was conducted in healthy subjects (n = 60) age and sex-matched to the fibromyalgia group (n = 60), whose eating habits and restrictions were analyzed using a food frequency questionnaire, a sociodemographic questionnaire, and a food restriction scale. RESULTS: The group with fibromyalgia had significantly higher values in body mass index, weight fluctuation, use of herbal products, and development of diets, and significantly lower mean consumption of cereals, fruits, sugars, alcohol, and soft drinks. CONCLUSIONS: These results describe a sample of patients with fibromyalgia who follow a varied diet similar to that of healthy subjects, but more frequently avoid certain foods.

Effects of Biodanza on Stress, Depression, and Sleep Quality in University Students.

BACKGROUND: The existing literature shows dance to be an innovative and successful form of stress management. Previous research indicates that Biodanza is able to increase well-being and personal resources and prevent stress. However, Biodanza has not yet been empirically tested as a possible therapy for application outside the clinical context in young adults with perceived stress. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Biodanza in reducing symptoms of perceived stress and depression and in promoting sleep quality in young adults, comparing the changes with those observed in a control group. DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. SETTINGS/LOCATION: This study was carried out at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Almería. SUBJECTS: One hundred and twenty-one university students with perceived stress were randomly placed into either a Biodanza group or a wait-list control group. INTERVENTION: Study participants attended Biodanza sessions for 90 min a week, over a period of 4 weeks. OUTCOME MEASURES: Depression, perceived stress, and sleep quality were assessed both before and after intervention. RESULTS: Ninety-five participants completed the program and were included in the statistical analysis. Significant differences in perceived stress [t (93) = 2.136; p = 0.015] and depression [t (93) = 2.738; p = 0.000] were observed after the Biodanza period. Pre/post analysis found that Biodanza also had a significant effect on depression (Cohen d = 1.88; p < 0.05) and perceived stress (Cohen d = 0.79; p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The Biodanza program is an effective stress management strategy for students. The results of this study showed Biodanza to have a positive effect on perceived stress and depression in young adults. This demonstrates how artistic, collaborative, and psychophysical interventions are an effective means of preventing and managing these problems in university students.