| Autor: |
Martins FLPSP; Graduate Program in Neuroscience and Behavior, Behavior Theory and Research Center, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil., Inete MB; Graduate Program in Neuroscience and Behavior, Behavior Theory and Research Center, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil., Souza YDDES; Graduate Program in Neuroscience and Behavior, Behavior Theory and Research Center, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil., Costa RLV; Graduate Program in Neuroscience and Behavior, Behavior Theory and Research Center, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil., Gabbay RD; Graduate Program in Neuroscience and Behavior, Behavior Theory and Research Center, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil., Moraes TM; Graduate Program in Neuroscience and Behavior, Behavior Theory and Research Center, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil., Costa VVL; Faculty of Nutrition, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil., Paracampo CCP; Graduate Program in Neuroscience and Behavior, Behavior Theory and Research Center, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil., Albuquerque LC; Graduate Program in Neuroscience and Behavior, Behavior Theory and Research Center, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil., Gomes DL; Graduate Program in Neuroscience and Behavior, Behavior Theory and Research Center, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil. |
| Abstrakt: |
Given the changes in the digestive tract post-bariatric surgery, adapting to a new pattern of eating behavior becomes crucial, with special attention to the specifics of chewing mechanics. This study aimed to investigate the association between self-perception of chewing, chewing behavior, and the presence of gastrointestinal symptoms in preoperative patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Sixty adult candidates for bariatric surgery at a public hospital in Belém (Brazil) were analyzed. Participants predominantly exhibited unilateral chewing patterns (91.6%), a fast chewing rhythm (73.3%), a large food bolus (80%), liquid intake during meals (36.7%), and 41.7% reported that chewing could cause some issue. Significant associations were found between the perception of causing problems and chewing scarcity ( p = 0.006), diarrhea ( p = 0.004), absence of slow chewing ( p = 0.048), and frequent cutting of food with front teeth ( p = 0.034). These findings reveal a relationship between the perception of chewing problems and chewing scarcity, presence of diarrhea, and fast chewing. |
