Weight control efforts and practices and health professional advice: a cross-sectional national survey in England.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

There is evidence that general practitioners (GPs) can increase the uptake of weight management programmes that enhance weight loss compared with self-directed efforts, but the rate at which they do so is unclear. This study examined the prevalence of weight control efforts and practices, the reported frequency and impact of receipt of GP advice on weight loss attempts and perceptions of the appropriateness of health professionals delivering weight loss advice.

Design

A nationally representative cross-sectional survey.

Setting

England.

Participants

1722 adults (≥16 years) surveyed in October 2018 (mean (SD) age=47.4 (19.2), 51.1% women).

Main outcome measures

Weight control efforts and practices, whether a GP gave advice or a specific referral

SUBMITTER: Jackson SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11555096 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature