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Attitudes and perceptions of the general public on obesity and its treatment options in Singapore

Lee, Phong Ching, Ganguly, Sonali, Tan, Hong Chang, Lim, Chin Hong, Chan, Weng Hoong, Kovalik, Jean-Paul, Eng, Alvin, Tan, Jeremy +3 more·2019·Obesity Research & Clinical Practice
DOI 10.1016/j.orcp.2019.03.007
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Data on attitudes and perceptions towards obesity are lacking in Asia. Participants who attended an obesity public forum were surveyed concerning obesity and its treatment options. Although obesity is generally accepted as a disease with biological underpinnings such as hormonal imbalances and slow metabolic rate, it is also regarded as an issue of personal responsibility. 65.1% believed that weight-loss medications are dangerous. 20.6% thought that pharmacotherapy is effective for weight loss, whereas 41.1% were unsure. Most believed that bariatric surgery could improve health (81.9%) and diabetes control (74.0%) although 64.1% were unsure of its risks.

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Lee, P. C., Ganguly, S., Tan, H. C., Lim, C. H., Chan, W. H., Kovalik, J.-P., Eng, A., Tan, J., Lim, E., Chua, J., & Tham, K. W.
Affiliations
  • SingHealth (SG)
  • National University of Singapore (SG)
  • Singapore General Hospital (SG)
Corresponding author
Lee, Phong Ching
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Venue
Obesity Research & Clinical Practice
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2019-07
Volume
13
Issue
4
Pages
404-407
ISSN
1871-403X (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/j.orcp.2019.03.007
OpenAlex
W2938086949
Cited by
18
References
5
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 2 · 2020: 2
FWCI
3.25
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
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Locations
  • Obesity Research & Clinical Practice (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Obesity and Health Practices
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
Keywords
anti-obesity drugs, pharmacotherapy, bariatric surgery, diabetes management, public forum, Singapore
MeSH terms
Attitude to Health, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Obesity, Perception, Public Opinion, Risk Factors, Singapore, Weight Loss, Anti-Obesity Agents, Bariatric Surgery

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