The perceptions of healthcare practitioners on obesity management in Peninsular Malaysia: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Practitioners' perceptions of patients with obesity and obesity management shape their engagement in obesity care delivery. This study aims to describe practitioners' perceptions, experiences and needs in managing patients with obesity, determine the extent of weight stigma among health practitioners, and identify the factors associated with negative judgment towards patients with obesity.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey was conducted from May to August 2022 with health practitioners commonly involved in obesity management in Peninsular Malaysia, including doctors in primary care, internal medicine and bariatric surgery, and allied health practitioners. The survey explored practitioners' perceptions, barriers and needs in managing obesity, and evaluated we

SUBMITTER: Yunus NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10334633 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature