Perceptions, attitudes and barriers to obesity management: Japanese data from the ACTION-IO study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims/introduction

The prevalence of obesity is rising in Japan and represents a considerable unmet medical need. The Awareness, Care and Treatment in Obesity MaNagement - International Observation (ACTION-IO) study was designed to identify the perceptions, attitudes and barriers to obesity care among people with obesity (PwO) and healthcare professionals (HCPs) in Japan.

Materials and methods

An online, cross-sectional survey was carried out in 11 countries, including Japan.

Results

The survey was completed by 2,001 PwO and 302 HCPs in Japan. Fewer PwO (58%) than HCPs (85%) perceived obesity as a chronic disease. Most PwO (81%) thought that weight loss was their own responsibility, and waited a considerable time before seeking support from their HCP (mean 6 years). Mo

SUBMITTER: Iwabu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8089010 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature