Gosadi Ibrahim M
Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia.
Nutrients. 2025 Jul 17;17(14):2341. doi: 10.3390/nu17142341.
: Weight loss and its subsequent regain pose significant challenges for those dealing with overweight and obesity. This study explores weight loss strategies among adults in Saudi Arabia and evaluates factors linked to weight regain. : This cross-sectional study focused on adults residing in Jazan, located in southwest Saudi Arabia. Data collection was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire that assessed participants' demographics, medical history, perceptions of body weight, weight loss methods, and the incidence of weight regain. Logistic regression was used to determine whether there were statistically significant differences related to the occurrence of weight regain. : A total of 368 participants reported efforts to lose weight over the past 3 years. The average age of these participants was 32.7 years (standard deviation: 11.3), and the gender distribution was almost equal. The majority of the sample (65%) voiced dissatisfaction with their body weight. Some participants employed a combination of weight loss methods, with exercise, reduced food intake, and intermittent fasting being the most frequently mentioned. The findings also indicate that a minority sought professional help, whether from a physician or a nutritionist. Over 90% claimed to have successfully lost weight at least once during their attempts, but more than half (139 individuals) experienced weight regain following their weight loss efforts. Within the univariate logistic regression, higher odds ratios of weight regain were detected among men, older participants, those living in rural areas, individuals with higher levels of education, employed persons or business owners, those with higher monthly incomes, smokers, khat chewers, and those diagnosed with a chronic condition ( values < 0.05). However, the multivariate logistic regression revealed that only residence, monthly income, smoking status, and being diagnosed with a chronic disease remained statistically significant as predictors of weight regain after adjusting for other variables ( values < 0.05). : These findings highlight the significance of incorporating weight regain prevention into body weight management for individuals dealing with overweight and obesity. Further research is needed to evaluate specific dietary, physical activity, and psychological factors that may increase the risk of weight regain in certain participants.
体重减轻及其随后的反弹给超重和肥胖者带来了重大挑战。本研究探讨了沙特阿拉伯成年人的减肥策略，并评估了与体重反弹相关的因素。：这项横断面研究聚焦于居住在沙特阿拉伯西南部吉赞的成年人。数据收集通过一份自填式问卷进行，该问卷评估了参与者的人口统计学特征、病史、对体重的看法、减肥方法以及体重反弹的发生率。使用逻辑回归来确定与体重反弹的发生是否存在统计学上的显著差异。：共有368名参与者报告在过去3年中努力减肥。这些参与者的平均年龄为32.7岁（标准差：11.3），性别分布几乎相等。大多数样本（65%）表示对自己的体重不满意。一些参与者采用了多种减肥方法，其中运动、减少食物摄入量和间歇性禁食是最常提到的。研究结果还表明，少数人寻求专业帮助，无论是来自医生还是营养师。超过90%的人声称在尝试过程中至少成功减肥一次，但超过一半（139人）在减肥后体重出现反弹。在单变量逻辑回归中，男性、年龄较大的参与者、居住在农村地区的人、受教育程度较高的人、受雇人员或企业主、月收入较高的人、吸烟者、卡特咀嚼者以及被诊断患有慢性病的人，体重反弹的优势比更高（P值<0.05）。然而，多变量逻辑回归显示在调整其他变量后，只有居住地点、月收入、吸烟状况以及被诊断患有慢性病作为体重反弹的预测因素仍具有统计学意义（P值<0.05）。：这些发现凸显了将预防体重反弹纳入超重和肥胖者体重管理的重要性。需要进一步研究来评估可能增加某些参与者体重反弹风险的特定饮食、身体活动和心理因素。
