| Title: |
Public Awareness About the Advantages of Bariatric Surgery for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in the Northern Border Region of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study. |
| Authors: |
Bayomy, Hanaa E.; Alanazi, Hadeel Thamer M.; Alanazi, Israa Saud M.; Alanazi, Taif Ayesh A.; Alanazi, Manal Mazyad; Alenezi, Elaf Ali A.; Mehmood, Yasir; Salama, Basem |
| Source: |
Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences; Mar2026, Vol. 15 Issue 3, p73-78, 6p |
| Subject Terms: |
BARIATRIC surgery; TYPE 2 diabetes; CROSS-sectional method; OBESITY; PUBLIC opinion; SAUDI Arabians |
| Geographic Terms: |
SAUDI Arabia |
| Abstract: |
Background: Obesity is a major risk factor for Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Bariatric surgery effectively promotes weight loss and improves related comorbidities. Objectives: This study aims to assess public awareness of the advantages of bariatric surgery for patients with T2DM in the Northern border region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2023 and February 2024. Data were collected using a self-administered electronic questionnaire distributed via Google Forms, which assessed sociodemographic characteristics, obesity stage-related behaviors, awareness and perceived outcomes of bariatric surgery among patients with T2DM. The Mann-Whitney test, the Chi-squared test and the Fisher's exact test were used for data analysis, as appropriate. A p-value of 18 years) were included. Most participants (76.75%) had been exposed to obesity- and diabetes-related awareness messages. A higher proportion of participants with T2DM believed that obesity does not affect insulin sensitivity compared with nondiabetics (13.79% vs. 4.44%; p = 0.02). More than half were unaware of the eligibility criteria for bariatric surgery. Among participants with T2DM, mineral deficiency (60.34%) and gastric leakage (46.55%) were the most reported complications. Only 23 participants had undergone bariatric surgery, of whom three out of four diabetic subjects achieved normal blood glucose levels postoperatively. Conclusion: Despite widespread exposure to obesity and diabetes awareness messages, persistent misconceptions about obesity, insulin resistance and bariatric surgery highlight the need for targeted education to improve understanding and support better diabetes outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |