Acceptance, knowledge, and attitude of family physicians towards obesity as a chronic disease: a multinational cross-sectional study
Authors' conclusion
There is a gap between recognition and effective management of obesity as a chronic disease within family practice. The findings underscore the need for comprehensive obesity education in medical training to bridge knowledge gaps and reduce weight stigma, enabling physicians to provide optimal care for patients with obesity.
Study context
- Population
- Family medicine physicians recruited via WONCA EMRO member societies, a public list of United States (US) family physicians and authors' Facebook and LinkedIn connections, across various countries
- Participants
- 171 family physicians
- Outcome
- Acceptance and knowledge of obesity as a chronic disease
Methodological detailsmultinational, anonymous online survey
- Multinational
- Anonymous online survey
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Acceptance, knowledge and attitude towards obesity as a chronic disease
- Most participants acknowledged obesity as a chronic condition with multifactorial origins
- Notable discrepancy in treatment practices vs other chronic diseases
- Family physicians often emphasized self-responsibility and behavioral change over medical interventions
- Lower initiation rates for obesity management vs other chronic diseases
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Acceptance, knowledge, and attitude of family physicians towards obesity as a chronic disease: a multinational cross-sectional study. Int J Obes (Lond). Published 4 December 2024. doi:10.
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