Table 3 Weight-related emotional symptoms by gender and weight class
From: Development of the Weight-Related Sign and Symptom Measure
Emotional impact n (%) | Gender | Overweight/Obesity Class | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Men n = 29 | Women n = 32 | Overweight n = 16 | Obese Class I n = 16 | Obese Class II n = 13 | Obese Class III n = 16 | |
Poor self-image | 19 (66) | 25 (78) | 13 (81) | 12 (75) | 11 (85) | 8 (50) |
Depression | 11 (38) | 20 (63) | 9 (56) | 6 (38) | 7 (54) | 9 (56) |
Irritability | 4 (14) | 11 (34) | 5 (31) | 3 (19) | 5 (38) | 2 (13) |
Isolation | 6 (21) | 4 (13) | 1 (6) | 5 (31) | 4 (31) | 0 (0) |
Anger | 4 (14) | 2 (6) | 2 (13) | 2 (13) | 0 (0) | 2 (13) |
Frustration | 3 (10) | 3 (9) | 1 (6) | 1 (6) | 2 (15) | 2 (13) |
Worry | 4 (14) | 1 (3) | 0 (0) | 3 (19) | 1 (8) | 1 (6) |