EATING BEHAVIOR AND PERCEPTION OF FAMILY SUPPORT IN THE TREATMENT OF OBESITY IN WOMEN
Obesity. Women. Feeding Behavior. Family Support. Primary Health Care
Obesity is a highly relevant issue in public health due to its growing impact and the common comorbidities associated with it. The family plays a crucial role in the healthcare process, particularly in the care of individuals with obesity. The aim of this study is to analyze the eating behavior of women receiving care in primary healthcare and their perceptions of the influence of family support on obesity treatment. Sociodemographic data were collected through a structured questionnaire. To assess eating behavior, the Three Factor Eating Questionnaire - R21 (TFEQ-21) was used. To gather information on how women perceive family support during treatment, semi-structured interviews were conducted, and a genogram and ecomap of the family were created using the Calgary Family Assessment Model (CFAM). A total of 53 women were interviewed, with the majority (54.7%) being between the ages of 20 and 39. The majority (55%) had class I obesity. A total of 41.5% had completed high school, approximately 39.6% had no fixed work schedule, and most (58.5%) had an income of up to one minimum wage. Nine women participated in interviews and contributed to the creation of their family genograms and ecomaps. The analysis of the TFEQ-21, as well as the evaluation of the interviews, genograms, and ecomaps, is ongoing. Preliminary findings suggest that the family plays an important role in the maintenance and persistence of obesity treatment in women.