Exploring the perceptions of Chinese adults toward overweight and obesity: A systematic literature review

Obesity Reviews, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 18, 2025

Summary Introduction The prevalence of obesity among the Chinese population has increased more than three‐fold over last twenty years. It is crucial to understand people's perceptions toward inform effective weight management initiatives. This bilingual systematic review aimed synthesize existing literature regarding adults overweight and provide insight on methodological implications future research directions. Method Six databases were searched from inception 8th January 2025. Studies included if they published in English or Chinese, investigated obesity, focused living outside Mainland China. Thematic synthesis was employed for data analysis. Results Fifty‐three studies (24 English, 29 Chinese) included, involving 83,688 participants. Three themes identified; (1) connected with appearance health, (2) lacked practical knowledge manage (3) perceived as a solitary journey. Conclusion Most conducted people within healthy range, who predominantly appearance‐oriented perception. There strong motivation control, but lack loss strategies adults. Practitioner applications failures lead low self‐efficacy, which may be mistaken However, generally have control their weight. important empower skills increase self‐efficacy through multidisciplinary affordable approach. psychological burden caused by stigma influence culture makes journey lonely challenging obesity. Practitioners need openly address these issues help reduce mental interventions.

Language: Английский

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ACTION Malaysia—perception and barriers to obesity management among people with obesity and healthcare professionals in Malaysia

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: March 3, 2025

Timely weight loss conversations between healthcare professionals (HCPs) and people with obesity (PwO) can help in effective management. The Awareness, Care, Treatment Obesity maNagement the Asia Pacific region (ACTION APAC) studied attitudes, perceptions, behaviours toward among PwO HCPs nine countries of South Southeast Asia. current study is a subgroup analysis based on Malaysian population, known as ACTION Malaysia (ACTION-MY), aims to explore behaviours, barriers management both HCPs. An online survey dual languages (Malay English) was conducted April 2022 May 1001 adult 200 (general practitioners, endocrinologists, obstetricians/gynaecologists, cardiologists, other appropriate specialities). findings highlighted significant gaps awareness, 57% misclassifying their status normal or overweight. While 68% valued discussing HCPs, success rates remained low. On average, patients made three attempts adulthood, 63% regaining even after maintaining for six months more. Key included insufficient exercise, motivation deficits, poor hunger control. Although 88% recognised chronic disease affecting overall health, patient disinterest, limited awareness treatment options, time constraints hindered intervention. Despite 70% trusting HCPs' medication recommendations, only 10% received prescriptions. This emphasises need enhanced communication PwO, along comprehensive support that includes mental health services. Addressing perception gap regarding responsibility crucial. results suggest culturally contextualised approaches are essential. Our highlight urgent developing strategies policies targeting identified establishing collaborative frameworks enhance within Malaysia's system.

Language: Английский

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The Perceptions of and Attitudes Toward Obesity in Bulgarian Adults with a BMI ≥ 25.0 kg/m2—An Exploratory Study

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(3), P. 373 - 373

Published: Jan. 21, 2025

Background: Obesity affects 33.2% of the adult population in Bulgaria, and there is a scarcity information about affected individuals’ attitudes toward their weight situation. The aim this study was to explore perceptions obesity adults. Methods: present involved questionnaire-based survey that utilized home-based tablet-assisted face-to-face interviews. Interviewees comprised individuals aged 25–64 y/o with BMI > 25.0 kg/m2. Results: Overall, 704 respondents participated (344 overweight; 360 obese). Over 50% participants reported attempts reduce weight, only 6% overweight group 16% obese perceiving condition as worrisome. One-third considered state temporary. main cause for alarm overweight/obese worsening overall physical males an increase clothes size females. need urgent reduction body noted by 12% 40% respondents. reasons being were collated lack activity (noted 52% participants), sedentary lifestyle (51%), stress/depression (41%), excessive consumption carbohydrates (34%), general overconsumption food (33%), poor quality products (28%). Of note, 56% had first consulted medical professional overweight. Most selected dieting without reduction, 48% stating they would try drugs approved reduction. Conclusions: Many have unrealistic self-perception very low motivation take active measures. These discrepancies offer great opportunities better public education structured, strategies.

Language: Английский

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Attitudes towards therapeutic options for weight management, including weight loss medications and surgery, among people living with obesity and healthcare professionals in China: A secondary analysis from the ACTION‐China study

Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 15, 2025

Abstract Aims To identify attitudes towards prescription of weight loss (WL) medications and WL surgery among people living with obesity (PLwO) healthcare professionals (HCPs) in China. Materials Methods This was a secondary analysis the ACTION‐China study ( ClinicalTrials.gov : NCT05428501), cross‐sectional, descriptive, survey‐based conducted mainland China from August to November 2022. Results In total, 7000 PLwO 1000 HCPs completed survey. Most were concerned about safety long‐term use (73.6% 69.2% HCPs) (76.7% 76.9% HCPs). A smaller proportion than (37.4% vs. 60.9%, respectively) thought that more effective other treatments. Similar proportions (33.4% 32.4%, considered be options, but regain after (64.1% 35.2%, respectively). 39.5% society system slightly (31.8%) or completely (7.7%) meeting their needs, compared 23.5% (21.1% 2.4%, HCPs. agreed most important factor for improving outcomes increasing awareness is chronic disease requires management. Conclusion have different treatments, particularly regarding treatment effectiveness surgery.

Language: Английский

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Improving obesity management: Insights from the ACTION Switzerland survey of people with obesity, physicians and dietitians

Clinical Obesity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 7, 2024

ACTION Switzerland (NCT05232786) examined obesity-related perceptions, attitudes, behaviours and potential barriers to treatment among people with obesity (PwO) healthcare professionals (HCPs). In March/April 2022, adult PwO (body mass index ≥30 kg/m

Language: Английский

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