Misperceptions and barriers to obesity management: Italian data from the ACTION-IO study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Despite the increasing prevalence of obesity in Italy, it remains largely underdiagnosed and undertreated. We aimed to identify the perceptions, attitudes, behaviours and barriers to effective obesity care among people with obesity (PwO) and healthcare professionals (HCPs) in Italy.

Methods

The ACTION-IO study was an online cross-sectional survey conducted in 11 countries from June to October 2018. Findings from the Italian cohort are reported here.

Results

The survey was completed by 1501 PwO and 302 HCPs in Italy. Most PwO (84%) and HCPs (77%) acknowledged the large impact of obesity on overall health. However, fewer PwO (62%) than HCPs (91%) perceived obesity as a chronic disease. Most PwO (84%) assumed full responsibility for their weight loss. A median of

SUBMITTER: Sbraccia P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8004527 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature