Understanding the gendered nature of weight loss surgery

Insights from an Australian qualitative study

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ID3649811
AutoresKurian Jose (0000-0002-9346-6429, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Medical Science Precinct, Hobart, Australia, autor correspondente), Kim Jose, Alison Venn (0000-0001-7090-1398, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Medical Science Precinct, Hobart, Australia), Melanie Sharman, Melanie J Sharman (0000-0003-1949-4920, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Medical Science Precinct, Hobart, Australia), Stephen Wilkinson (0000-0002-2073-1762, Head of General Surgery, Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Australia), Danielle Williams (0000-0002-5697-1848, University of Tasmania), Douglas Ezzy (0000-0003-2881-8720, University of Tasmania)
Ano2017
Volume26
Fascículo2
Páginas113-127
Data de publicação2017-05-04
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoHealth Sociology Review (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1446-1242 • E-ISSN: 1839-3551
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/14461242.2017.1292145
OpenAlexW2588368183
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas1
Referências citadas47

Internationally, weight loss surgery is primarily undertaken by women (75%). This difference has been attributed to the appearance concerns of women which is a simplistic and unsatisfactory explanation. The study aims to explore the way gender influences the processes leading up to surgery and life after surgery providing important new insights into the differences in uptake of weight loss surgery between men and women. Ten single-gender focus groups were conducted in Australia in 2014 (Women = 32, Men = 17). Aspects of particular importance for understanding the gendered nature of weight loss surgery include different understandings of the mechanisms that contribute to weight gain, the relationship with food, experiences of having a big body and approaches to disclosure of surgery. To maximise outcomes following surgery, health services and supports need to give greater consideration to the way gender influences experiences for men and women pre and post-surgery

Focus group · Obesity · Political science · Project commissioning · Publishing · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Weight loss · Weight Loss Surgery · Body Contouring and Surgery · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Medicine · Obesity and Health Practices · Psychology · Gerontology