Gaps to bridge: Misalignment between perception, reality and actions in obesity.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Despite increased recognition as a chronic disease, obesity remains greatly underdiagnosed and undertreated. We aimed to identify international perceptions, attitudes, behaviours and barriers to effective obesity care in people with obesity (PwO) and healthcare professionals (HCPs).

Materials and methods

An online survey was conducted in 11 countries. Participants were adults with obesity and HCPs who were primarily concerned with direct patient care.

Results

A total of 14 502 PwO and 2785 HCPs completed the survey. Most PwO (68%) and HCPs (88%) agreed that obesity is a disease. However, 81% of PwO assumed complete responsibility for their own weight loss and only 44% of HCPs agreed that genetics were a barrier. There was a median of three (mean, six) years betwe

SUBMITTER: Caterson ID 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6767048 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature