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A Qualitative Analysis of Problematic and Non-problematic Alcohol Use After Bariatric Surgery

  • By

  • Danielle L. Reaves

  • Joanne M. Dickson

  • Jason C. G. Halford

  • Paul Christiansen

  • Charlotte A. Hardman

  • April 3, 2019

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    Bariatric surgery effectively reduces severe obesity but may leave psychological issues unaddressed, leading to complications like alcohol misuse.

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    Post-surgery alcohol misuse is influenced by individual factors such as gender, age, smoking, and pre-surgery alcohol use.

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    Motivations for alcohol use after surgery may include coping mechanisms and changes in self-esteem and socialization.

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    Qualitative studies are rare but essential for understanding the psychological factors contributing to post-surgical alcohol misuse.

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    The study aims to compare participants with and without problematic alcohol use post-surgery to identify key influencing factors.

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A Qualitative Analysis of Problematic and Non-problematic Alcohol Use After Bariatric Surgery

  • by Danielle L. Reaves, Joanne M. Dickson, Jason C. G. Halford, Paul Christiansen, Charlotte A. Hardman

  • April 3, 2019

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