biostudies-literatureUnknown25(1)Or Unger Freinkel K<h4>Background</h4>The prevalence of obesity has been increasing worldwide and is associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Weight management can reduce the risk of complications and improve the quality of life of patients with obesity. This study explored primary care physicians' (PCPs') attitudes and knowledge about weight management.<h4>Methods</h4>An anonymous questionnaire was distributed to 400 PCPs between 2020 and 2021. The survey included questions on treatment approaches (pharmaceutical and surgical) and items regarding the respondents' demographic characteristics. We compared PCPs with low or high proactivity toward weight management. We explored attitudes and knowledge with the chi-square test for categorical variables or the Mann-Whitney test for continuous vaBMC primary care92https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10949690biostudies-literatureAttitudes and knowledge about weight management among primary care physicians in Israel: a cross-sectional study.PMC10949690Cohen BPeleg ROr Unger Freinkel KAdler LYehoshua IfalseAttitudes and knowledge about weight management among primary care physicians in Israel: a cross-sectional study.<h4>Background</h4>The prevalence of obesity has been increasing worldwide and is associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Weight management can reduce the risk of complications and improve the quality of life of patients with obesity. This study explored primary care physicians' (PCPs') attitudes and knowledge about weight management.<h4>Methods</h4>An anonymous questionnaire was distributed to 400 PCPs between 2020 and 2021. The survey included questions on treatment approaches (pharmaceutical and surgical) and items regarding the respondents' demographic characteristics. We compared PCPs with low or high proactivity toward weight management. We explored attitudes and knowledge with the chi-square test for categorical variables or the Mann-Whitney test for continuous va2024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Mar2025-04-21T19:09:04.748Z2025-04-05T17:30:05.13ZS-EPMC109496903850416710.1186/s12875-024-02324-5