Evaluation of Quality of Life in Obese Individuals in Terms of the Principle of Autonomy: An Example from Türkiye

Authors : Şenol Yıldız, Nurdan Kırımlıoğlu

Pages : 252-263

Doi:10.31020/mutftd.1549835

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Publication Date : 2025-01-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: In this study, it was aimed to investigate the effect of obesity on autonomy, principle of respect for autonomy (PRA) and quality of life (QOL), in other words, whether obese patients and non-obese individuals differ in terms of autonomy, PRA and QOL. Materyal Methods: The data were collected from Nutrition and Diet polyclinics in public institutions and organizations in Eskisehir /Türkiye. 708 volunteers participated in the study, of which 354 were from the case group and 354 from the control group. A survey including questions about sociodemographic characteristics, autonomy and PRA, as well as Obesity and Weight Loss Quality of Life Scale (OWLQOL) were administered to the participants. In the evaluation of the data, descriptive analyzes were made, Kruskal Wallis H, Mann Whitney U, chi-square independence tests were used. Results: A statistically significant difference was found between obesity and OWLQOL score in favor of the control group (p<0.001). In terms of OWLQOL score, a statistically significant difference was found between the obese patients who stated that they could easily explain their opinions and thoughts or could not, in favor of those who could (p<0.001). Conclusion: It was found that; non-obese individuals have better quality of life; obesity does not affect patients\\\' autonomy, feeling free and independent; negatively affects their autonomous choice, autonomy of action and autonomy of thought; positively affects their individual autonomy, autonomy of desire and adoption of PRA.
Keywords : Özerklik, Obezlere özgü yaşam kalitesi, Obezite, Özerkliğe saygı, Türkiye.