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Volume 18, Issue 2 (2026)
Iran J War Public Health 2026, 18(2): 1001-1009 |
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Received: 2026/06/4 | Accepted: 2026/06/22 | Published: 2026/07/19
Received: 2026/06/4 | Accepted: 2026/06/22 | Published: 2026/07/19
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AI-khafaji I, Shlash A. Physical Resiliency and Coping strategies of Adults with Obesity: A Cross-sectional Study. Iran J War Public Health 2026; 18 (2) :1001-1009
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Background: Obesity is a major global public health problem, characterized by excessive fat accumulation that is linked to an increased risk of chronic diseases. Physical resilience plays a crucial role in the body's capacity to adapt to challenges, and coping strategies are a key factor, ranging from positive, such as problem-solving, to negative, such as emotional eating. Aims: Assess the physical resiliency and coping strategies and its relationship with socio-demographical and clinical data among adults with obesity.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from 10 September 2025 to 8 May 2026. A non-probability convenience sample of 180 participants was recruited. Data were collected and analyzed using SPSS version 26.
Results: More than half of participants (53.3%) showed a moderate level of physical resiliency. Similarly, 56.7% demonstrated a moderate level of coping strategies. Significant differences were found between physical resiliency, coping strategies, and socio-demographic factors (age, sex, employment status, education level, economic status, smoking, and activities of daily living) at p < 0.05, with higher levels in the age group ≥50 years. Clinically, significant associations were found with comorbidities and body mass index (BMI), as well as medication use and family history (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Physical resiliency and coping strategies play a significant role in obese adults. It also revealed that both physical resiliency and coping strategies were below acceptable levels and were influenced by several factors. Enhancing physical resilience and coping strategies through integrated healthcare and educational programs can improve health outcomes and quality of life.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from 10 September 2025 to 8 May 2026. A non-probability convenience sample of 180 participants was recruited. Data were collected and analyzed using SPSS version 26.
Results: More than half of participants (53.3%) showed a moderate level of physical resiliency. Similarly, 56.7% demonstrated a moderate level of coping strategies. Significant differences were found between physical resiliency, coping strategies, and socio-demographic factors (age, sex, employment status, education level, economic status, smoking, and activities of daily living) at p < 0.05, with higher levels in the age group ≥50 years. Clinically, significant associations were found with comorbidities and body mass index (BMI), as well as medication use and family history (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Physical resiliency and coping strategies play a significant role in obese adults. It also revealed that both physical resiliency and coping strategies were below acceptable levels and were influenced by several factors. Enhancing physical resilience and coping strategies through integrated healthcare and educational programs can improve health outcomes and quality of life.
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