Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0073aep253 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2021

Association between obesity and anxiety: A cross-sectional study in Sfax, Southern Tunisia

Mejdoub Yosra , Maamri Hanen , Salah Dhoha Ben , Ketata Nouha , Mondher Kassis , Sourour Kammoun , Elleuch Mouna , Dammak Jamel , Jdidi Jihen , Mohamed Abid

IntroductionObesity is recognized to be one of the greatest public health problems worldwide. In addition to physical health problems, obesity is also linked to an increased risk of mental health disorders such as anxiety. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of anxiety in obese adults and the factors associated with anxiety in this population.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study...

ea0073ep56 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2021

Self-esteem among obese patients in Sfax, southern Tunisia

Mejdoub Yosra , Ketata Nouha , Ben Salah Dhoha , maamri hanen , Kassis Mondher , Yaich Sourour , Elleuch Mouna , Hadj Kacem Faten , Damak Jamel , Jdidi Jihen , Abid Mohamed

IntroductionSelf-esteem is widely viewed as a person’s overall evaluation about self-worth or personal value and is considered an essential indicator for positive mental health and psychological well-being. This study sought to explore the level of self-esteem and identify the factors associated with low self-esteem in this population.MethodsIt was a cross-sectional study conducted in Sfax, Southern Tuni...