Research Article

Investigation of Psychiatric Comorbidity in Children and Adolescents with Obesity: A Single-Center Study

Volume: 9 Number: 2 August 31, 2025
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Investigation of Psychiatric Comorbidity in Children and Adolescents with Obesity: A Single-Center Study

Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the frequency and distribution of psychiatric comorbidities in children and adolescents with obesity, as well as to identify potential risk factors between disease severity and the development of psychiatric disorders in obese children. Material and Methods: The study included 87 cases. Of these, 60 cases diagnosed with obesity were referred to the Child Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic between 2024 and 2025 through the Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Faculty of Medicine; 28 were classified as obese and 32 as severely obese. In addition, 27 healthy children served as the control group. Sociodemographic data form, K-SADS-PL, Children's Depression Inventory (CDI), and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) were applied to the cases. Group differences were analyzed using an independent samples t-test and one-way ANOVA, with post-hoc Tukey tests conducted when significant differences were observed. The relationships between the variables were examined with the Spearman correlation coefficient. Results: Psychiatric comorbidities were found in 37% of children and adolescent cases with obesity. The diagnoses that appeared most frequently were ADHD (12.1%), depression (8.1%), and anxiety disorders (6.5%). A significant positive relationship was observed between BMI and depressive symptom severity (Spearman’s rho = 0.387, p <0.001). Quality of life scores were significantly lower in the children with obesity compared to controls. A family history of psychiatric illness was significantly associated with higher comorbidity rates (p <0.001). Conclusion: The elevated occurrence in children and adolescents with obesity highlights the importance of early diagnosis and integrated treatment approaches. Addressing co-occurring psychiatric disorders can improve treatment outcomes and enhance quality of life.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Psychiatry

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 31, 2025

Submission Date

May 15, 2025

Acceptance Date

August 21, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 9 Number: 2

APA
Adıgüzel Akman, Ö., Kayış, H., Bilici, E., Bıyıklı, C., Arıkan, H., Mumcu, E., & Özkan, E. (2025). Investigation of Psychiatric Comorbidity in Children and Adolescents with Obesity: A Single-Center Study. Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity, 9(2), 124-135. https://doi.org/10.25048/tudod.1699401
AMA
1.Adıgüzel Akman Ö, Kayış H, Bilici E, et al. Investigation of Psychiatric Comorbidity in Children and Adolescents with Obesity: A Single-Center Study. Turk J Diab Obes. 2025;9(2):124-135. doi:10.25048/tudod.1699401
Chicago
Adıgüzel Akman, Öznur, Hakan Kayış, Esra Bilici, et al. 2025. “Investigation of Psychiatric Comorbidity in Children and Adolescents With Obesity: A Single-Center Study”. Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity 9 (2): 124-35. https://doi.org/10.25048/tudod.1699401.
EndNote
Adıgüzel Akman Ö, Kayış H, Bilici E, Bıyıklı C, Arıkan H, Mumcu E, Özkan E (August 1, 2025) Investigation of Psychiatric Comorbidity in Children and Adolescents with Obesity: A Single-Center Study. Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity 9 2 124–135.
IEEE
[1]Ö. Adıgüzel Akman et al., “Investigation of Psychiatric Comorbidity in Children and Adolescents with Obesity: A Single-Center Study”, Turk J Diab Obes, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 124–135, Aug. 2025, doi: 10.25048/tudod.1699401.
ISNAD
Adıgüzel Akman, Öznur - Kayış, Hakan - Bilici, Esra - Bıyıklı, Ceyda - Arıkan, Hacer - Mumcu, Elif - Özkan, Ezgi. “Investigation of Psychiatric Comorbidity in Children and Adolescents With Obesity: A Single-Center Study”. Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity 9/2 (August 1, 2025): 124-135. https://doi.org/10.25048/tudod.1699401.
JAMA
1.Adıgüzel Akman Ö, Kayış H, Bilici E, Bıyıklı C, Arıkan H, Mumcu E, Özkan E. Investigation of Psychiatric Comorbidity in Children and Adolescents with Obesity: A Single-Center Study. Turk J Diab Obes. 2025;9:124–135.
MLA
Adıgüzel Akman, Öznur, et al. “Investigation of Psychiatric Comorbidity in Children and Adolescents With Obesity: A Single-Center Study”. Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity, vol. 9, no. 2, Aug. 2025, pp. 124-35, doi:10.25048/tudod.1699401.
Vancouver
1.Öznur Adıgüzel Akman, Hakan Kayış, Esra Bilici, Ceyda Bıyıklı, Hacer Arıkan, Elif Mumcu, Ezgi Özkan. Investigation of Psychiatric Comorbidity in Children and Adolescents with Obesity: A Single-Center Study. Turk J Diab Obes. 2025 Aug. 1;9(2):124-35. doi:10.25048/tudod.1699401

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