Obesity care knowledge and practice among primary care physicians in Klang valley: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity has become a public health concern as its prevalence has increased rapidly around the world, including Malaysia. Primary care physicians (PCPs) are the first point of contact for obese patients, playing a crucial role in managing obesity. This study aims to determine the level of obesity care knowledge and practices among PCPs and to identify factors associated with them.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire distributed physically and online to PCPs. Pearson Chi-Square test was used to identify associations between demographic characteristics and obesity-related knowledge while the relationship between knowledge and practice scores was explored using regression analysis.

Results

A total of 126 PCPs pa

SUBMITTER: Paneerselvam GS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12359962 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature