Attitudes, behaviours and strategies towards obesity patients in primary care: A qualitative interview study with general practitioners in Germany

Attitudes, behaviours and strategies towards obesity patients in primary care: A qualitative interview study with general practitioners in Germany

Background Obesity poses severe challenges for the health care system. GPs are in an advantageous position to contribute to preventing obesity by diagnosing patients and initiating treatment. Sporadic studies have shown that attitudes towards obesity management in primary care can have a major influ...

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Main Authors: Julian Wangler, Michael Jansky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-01-01
Series:European Journal of General Practice
Subjects:
obesity
overweight
general practitioner
primary care
treatment
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13814788.2021.1898582

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