Knowledge, attitudes, and practices in obesity among trained and in-training primary care providers in an urban safety-net hospital system.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity is a highly prevalent, chronic, and treatable disease that disproportionately impacts some minoritized populations who seek care in safety-net settings. Given that primary care providers (PCPs) often serve as the initial point of contact for patients, we aimed to assess their knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to management of obesity.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study conducted to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices on obesity management through an anonymous, electronic survey among trained (MD/DO and NP) and in-training (residents) primary care providers (PCPs) in the Departments of Internal Medicine and Family Medicine within an urban safety-net healthcare system.

Results

Among 350 sampled, 96 PCPs completed the survey (27 

SUBMITTER: Campos A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12182768 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature