Abstract
Background
Obesity and chronic low back pain often co-occur and are associated with psychosocial and physical impairments such as weight-related impairment and fatigue. Yet, there is little understanding of psychological factors that may be associated with weight-related impairment and fatigue (a psychosocial factor) among this vulnerable population.
Methods
Thus, the current study examined the role of anxiety sensitivity as it relates to self-reported weight-related impairment and fatigue severity among persons with obesity and chronic low back pain. Participants included a nationally representative sample of adults (N = 616) with co-occurring obesity and chronic low back pain (77.3% female, Mage = 45.9 years, SD = 11.53).
Results
Results revealed that anxiety sensitivity was associated with greater levels of weight-related impairment and fatigue severity after controlling for age, sex, body mass index, pain interference, and perceived general health.
Conclusions
The findings suggest that anxiety sensitivity may be a mechanistic target for better understanding and addressing weight-related impairment and fatigue severity among individuals with obesity and chronic low back pain.
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This work was funded by a pre-doctoral National Research Service Award awarded to Ms. Brooke Kauffman (F31-DA046127).
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Kauffman, B.Y., Manning, K., Rogers, A.H. et al. The Role of Anxiety Sensitivity in Terms of Weight-Related Impairment and Fatigue Severity Among Adults with Obesity and Chronic Low Back Pain. Cogn Ther Res 44, 1132–1139 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10608-020-10124-1
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