Família, obesidade, cirurgia bariátrica e suas interfaces
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2015-11-21
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Universidade Catolica de Salvador
Abstract
The general objective of this research was to understand the meaning attributed to
obesity and weight loss induced by bariatric surgery in families with more than one
operated member. The specific objectives were: to investigate events that have
contributed to the history of weight gain; to relate obesity to the family rituals and habits,
besides identifying actions and motivations to choose bariatric surgery as an
alternative treatment against obesity. The methodology was qualitative. The primary
data were initially collected by applying an open interview guide with a trigger question
allowing respondents to answer freely. In order to obtain additional information, it was
used a survey with socio-demographic and disease data. For this study, it was used
sociologic approaches and systems theory aiming to substantiate the analysis and
understanding of the data. Relevant results confirm that the operation provides an
opportunity to re-build the identity of the person. However, it was realized that the
surgery does not provide an extensive change for the entire family, some of them
temporarily reorganize themselves to welcome the operated limb but it was not
observed changes of patterns, habits and rituals. Thus it is concluded that the change
happens at the individual level and, by reflecting the trajectory of the subject "ex-obese"
who chose gastroplasty to treat their disease, it is possible to progress in discussions,
research and strategies that validate the subjective universe of these people as well
as provide resources to become active subjects of own life
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Obesidade mórbida, Cirurgia bariátrica - relações familiares, Morbid obesity, Bariatric surgery and family relationships