Author Name:- Dr. Shadab Ahamad Ansari and Mahima Yadav / Date:- 05 February, 2025
Abstract
Background: In many studies on this topic were focused on the prevalence and effects of obesityon both male and female patients and obese peoples, gender differences in obesity and mentalhealth. both male and female obese patients are facing psychological distress studies had indicatedtowards the existence, risk and effects of anxiety, stress and depression among both male andfemale. those studies were engaged towards finding suitable ideas to deal with these mental healthconditions for obese patients. There were some other aspects also of the studies such as bodyimage and self-esteem, social and cultural aspects, social support, healthcare disparities etc.Upcoming literature sheds light on the effect of stigma on mental health of obese patients.
Methods and tools: The study got conducted through the google form with a sample of 60 patientsof obesity those who are adult and come between the age of 18-25. They asked to fill aquestionnaire related to the assessment of anxiety, stress and depression. The name of thatquestionnaire is DASS21. Among those 60 patients 30 were male and the other 30 were females.
Result: According to the results of 60 patients showed no significant difference in prevalence formental health conditions in both gender’s patients based on DASS21 scale. The result of T-test hasshed light on the significance level which is 0.05.
Conclusion: This study concludes that male patients face more anxiety, stress and depression thanfemale patients.
Keywords: Mental health conditions, Male, Female, Obese patients, DASS21, Significance,Anxiety, Stress, Depression.
