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Manafe, Mashudu, Paul Kiprono Chelule, and Sphiwe Madiba. "The Perception of Overweight and Obesity among South African Adults: Implications for Intervention Strategies." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19, no. 19 (2022): 12335. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191912335.
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Obesity is a public health problem, affecting more than half of the global population. Perceptions and beliefs play a significant role in preventing and managing overweight and obesity. Thus, the paper explores own perception of overweight and obesity on personal health among South African adults. This was a qualitative study in which the participants (n = 24) were interviewed in-depth on their perception of obesity and health. Thematic analysis was used in data assessment. The results revealed four main themes: perceived causes of obesity, self-perception of being obese, perception of obesity, health, and cultural beliefs. Environmental and personal factors were perceived as the leading cause of overweight and obesity. The findings further showed that body weight preference was personal and differed from individual to individual. The study provided insight into perceptions of obesity from individuals’ perspectives. The misperceptions of overweight and obesity are helpful in the design of impactful intervention programmes that can be used to prevent and manage obesity in South Africa.
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Al-Hassan, Yasser Taher, Eduardo Fabella, Edric Estrella, Hassan Abdulfatah Al-Ramadan, and Abdullah Hassan Bujbara. "Utilizing the Health Belief Model in Determining the Association between Perceptions on Obesity and Exercise Behavior of Saudi University Students." Open Public Health Journal 13, no. 1 (2020): 87–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1874944502013010087.
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Objective: To determine the association between the perceptions on obesity of Saudi university students and their Physical Activity (PA) as measured by Metabolic Equivalents (METs) Score. Methods:This study utilized an analytical cross-sectional design. The level of perception on obesity was determined based on the responses to the Obesity Health Belief Model questionnaire while the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) was used to measure the students’ activity levels. Students with METs scores of less than 600 were classified as inactive. Descriptive and inferential statistics were computed using Epi Info version 7. Results: Majority (75.54%) of participants had a high level of perception of the seriousness of obesity. Only half of the participants had a high level of the perception of susceptibility towards becoming obese. Although most (93.53%) of the students had a high level of perception of the benefits of physical activity on obesity prevention, 98.2% had a moderate to high perception of the barriers to engage in physical activity. The prevalence of physical inactivity was 44.6% (95% CI: 38.67 - 50.66%) and was higher among female (51.71%) than male (24.66%) students. There was a positive linear relationship between the university students’ perception of obesity and their level of physical activity with a β coefficient = 72.6 (p value = 0.0003). Conclusion: Saudi university students have a high perception of the seriousness of obesity and the benefits of physical activity towards obesity prevention; however, only half of them believe that they are susceptible to becoming obese. The students’ perceptions of obesity influence their physical activity.
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Lee, Yong-Woo. "Discrepancies between subjective perception and waist-to-height ratio measurement of obesity, and their policy implications." Journal of Health Psychology 25, no. 10-11 (2018): 1624–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359105318763498.
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In social sciences, researchers rely on subjective perceptions of obesity measures to examine the determinants of obesity and the likely effects of obesity on health outcomes. However, subjective perception tends to produce estimation biases. In this study, we investigated the misreporting behavior of individuals regarding obesity using waist-to-height ratio as an objective measurement of obesity. Using the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for 2008–2011, we showed that false-reporting behavior was significantly associated with socio-economic status. Furthermore, we presented that subjective perception of obesity yielded misleading estimates in both the determinants and the consequences of obesity.
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Giel, Katrin Elisabeth, Armin Hartmann, Almut Zeeck, et al. "Decreased Emotional Perception in Obesity." European Eating Disorders Review 24, no. 4 (2016): 341–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/erv.2444.
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Muhsin, S.Si., MPH., Sri Wahyuni, Emy Huriyati, Leny Latifah, and Rinawati Rinawati. "Mother’s Perception of Obesity with Overweight and Obesity in Children Aged 7-12 Years at Kabupaten Aceh Barat." Journal of Nutrition Science 3, no. 2 (2022): 67. http://dx.doi.org/10.35308/jns.v3i2.7495.
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Nutrition problems in Indonesia are already classified as multiple nutritional problems, not just nutritional deficiency problems, but the prevalence of overweight and obesity also increases. In 2010 the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Aceh province was 11.2 percent and in 2013 was 14.8 percent resulting in an increase of 3.6 percent. Mother's perception is one factot that can cause cause overweight and obesity. This study wanted to analyze the factors This study wanted to analyze the factors of mother perception in children aged 7-12 years become the cause of overweight and obesity. This study was an observational analytic study with cross sectional design aimed at assessing relationship of mother's perception on obesity-related weight status in first-fifth grade elementary school children aged 7-12 years at Kabupaten Aceh Barat. The sample size is 289 students. Determination of child obesity status using Body Mass Index based on Age (IMT/U), that is overweight and obesity if IMT/U>1.0 SD. Data of mother's perception were obtained through questionnaire. There are 51.90% of 289 respondents who had overweight and obesity. There is no relationship between mother perception of obesity with overweight and obesity (p=0.426). But it is different when viewed specifically about the mother's perception related to the child's weight status. Wrong mother's perception of child's weight status has a risk of 4.15 times greater than the right one. There is a correlation between mother’s perception of child's weight status with overweight and obesity.
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Oh, Jeongha, Woo-Lim Mun, Ye-Eun Lee, Su-Yeon Roh, and Geunkook Kim. "Interrelation Between BMI, Dietary Habits, Self-Rated Health, and Body Image Perception Among Korean Adolescents: The Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-Based Survey (2022)." Nutrients 17, no. 2 (2025): 253. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17020253.
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Background/Objectives: Adolescent obesity is highly likely to lead to adult obesity and is associated with dietary habits, subjective health, and body image perception. This study aimed to analyze the relationships between BMI, dietary habits, subjective health perception, and body image perception among Korean adolescents using data from the 18th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey conducted in 2022 to explore strategies for reducing adolescent obesity rates. Methods: Data from 50,427 participants were analyzed, including BMI, seven lifestyle factors (intake frequencies of water, milk, fruit, soft drinks, vegetables, breakfast, and late-night snacks), and responses to one item each for subjective health perception and body image perception. Results: Higher intake frequencies of breakfast, fruits, soft drinks, and late-night snacks were associated with lower BMI (p < 0.001). However, among high school students, those with lower water and breakfast intake but higher soft drink and late-night snack intake exhibited an increasing trend in BMI. Subjective health perception and body image perception were interrelated, with subjective health perception influencing body image perception (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Addressing nutritional issues within schools, including improving school meals, regulating accessible products, and providing nutritional intake guidelines, is essential. Additionally, developing tailored health education programs to promote healthy body image perceptions is necessary. This study can serve as a foundational resource for analyzing adolescent health and developing strategies to improve health behaviors in changing environments.
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Ríos, Lizet García, María del Carmen Omaña Galindo, Gustavo Peña Serrano, Indira Vega Gaitan, and Jesús Carlos Ruvalcaba Ledezma. "Perception of Obesity in Adult Women." European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety 15, no. 10 (2023): 51–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i101345.
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Obesity is a health problem that has increased since 1975. For this reason, to treat the disease, a transdisciplinary intervention is needed, however, this problem can be affected by the perception that people have about obesity, because the way people see and approach the problem is influenced by the sociocultural environment.
 Objective: to know what is the perception and approach that adult women from 19 to 49 years of age have about obesity.
 Methods: qualitative ethno-methodological study through an in-depth interview that included 6 adult women from 19 to 49 years of age whit diagnosed obesity from Mixquiahuala, Hidalgo. The data was then analyzed with the ATLAS.ti software.
 Results: people may understand that obesity is a problem, and identify methods to control body weight, however, some tend to minimize the problem, making it difficult for them to achieve satisfactory results, and may face physical and social difficulties because of the weight excess they live with.
 Conclusion: People are aware of obesity; as well as different strategies for its treatment, however, they do not consider it a health problem, even minimizing it. Therefore, it is necessary to develop strategies that allow people to identify obesity as a disease associated to health risks.
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Gustat, Jeanette, Christopher E. Anderson, Keelia O’Malley, et al. "Perceptions of the Built Environment and Support for Policies That Promote Physical Activity." Journal of Physical Activity and Health 16, no. 11 (2019): 976–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2018-0174.
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Background: To assess how perceptions of the community built environment influence support for community policies that promote physical activity (PA). Methods: A national cross-sectional survey assessed perceptions of the local built environment and support of community policies, including school and workplace policies, promoting PA. A random digit–dialed telephone survey was conducted in US counties selected on Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data for high or low prevalence of obesity and inactivity. A total of 1208 subjects were interviewed, 642 from high-prevalence counties and 566 from low-prevalence counties. Analyses were stratified by county prevalence of obesity and inactivity (high or low). Linear models adjusted for covariates were constructed to assess the influence of built environment perceptions on policy support. Results: Perception of more destinations near the residence was associated with increased support for community policies that promote PA, including tax increases in low-prevalence (obesity and inactivity) counties (P < .01). Positive perception of the workplace environment was associated (P < .001) with increased support for workplace policies among those in high-, but not low-, prevalence counties. Conclusions: Support for community policies promoting PA varies by perception of the built environment, which has implications for policy change.
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Ramasamy, Poornima, Njeru David, Wafula Zipporah, and Violah Kiplagat. "A study to assess knowledge and perception on obesity among female aged eighteen years and above living in ladies dorm at UEAB, Kenya." International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences 6, no. 5 (2018): 1496. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20181745.
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Background: Obesity is an ongoing problem in the developed countries and it’s a new and growing problem in the developing countries. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and perception on obesity among female aged 18 years.Methods: The study is a descriptive cross-sectional research design on 186 students of UEAB in 2017. In order to collect the data was used a self-administered questionnaire, which will be used to measure the knowledge level and perception to gather factual information about the respondents. This questionnaire will involve a set of closed-ended questions. The data were analysed using SPSS 23. The researchers used descriptive statistics including mean, median and mode.Results: The knowledge on obesity, it was found that most of the participants have heard of obesity and they term it as the excessive fat accumulation to body. Participants also indicated that they knew the causes of obesity and in degrees of whether they agree or disagree, indicated that they strongly agreed and agreed that consumption of junk foods and lack of physical exercise caused obesity and they agreed that family history may also cause obesity. The perception on obesity, participants viewed obesity to be average among undergraduate ladies residing in ladies’ dorm. It was also revealed that 7.5 percent of the participants think they are obese and they are unsatisfied with their body weights.Conclusions: The study exposes the lack of knowledge regarding obesity. However, perceptions of the participants were promising. This is because nearly all of them felt those who are not obese should be encouraged to maintain their weight and the overweight people should lose weight or be treated to achieve medical benefit.
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Ades, Philip A., and Patrick D. Savage. "The Obesity Paradox: Perception vs Knowledge." Mayo Clinic Proceedings 85, no. 2 (2010): 112–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.4065/mcp.2009.0777.
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Oguz, Aytekin, Ahmet Temizhan, Yuksel Altuntas, Kubilay Karsidag, Sadi Gulec, and Ozge Telci Caklili. "Abdominal Obesity Perception in Turkish Population." Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior 47, no. 2 (2015): e11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2014.12.009.
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Mejia, Christian R., Bertha Farfán, Jorge A. Figueroa-Tarrillo, et al. "Factors Associated with Perceived Change in Weight, Physical Activity, and Food Consumption during the COVID-19 Lockdown in Latin America." Sustainability 15, no. 3 (2023): 2382. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su15032382.
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Quarantine and the restrictions necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic have generated problems in nutrition and physical condition around the world. We aimed to determine factors associated with changes in perceived weight and lifestyle factors during the COVID-19 quarantine in Latin America, conducting a cross-sectional study based on a survey administered in more than a dozen countries during June–August 2020. Perceptions of weight changes and alterations in other habits were investigated and were associated with social factors and self-reported diseases. Of 8800 respondents, the majority perceived that they had gained weight and had been less physically active. Being female, living in Bolivia, obesity, and stress were factors associated with a higher perception of weight gain. A higher perception of physical activity was also associated with living in Chile, being of older age, being female, having diabetes, obesity, and stress. When living in Paraguay and Mexico, being female, obesity, anxiety, and stress were associated with a higher perception of unhealthy food consumption. When living in Bolivia, women, obesity, and stress were associated with a higher perception of consuming larger food portions. In conclusion, the perceived changes in weight and lifestyle during the pandemic were more evident in women, people with comorbidities, and those with emotional distress. Differences in the perception of weight changes were minimal among Latin American countries. This information suggests the possible metabolic implications in at-risk individuals that should be further addressed by researchers for timely intervention.
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Lee, Hyeongyeong, Eunbin Jo, Hyelim Yoo, et al. "The Characteristics of Obesogenic Environment and Their Association With BMI Among the Elderly Population in Rural South Korea." Current Developments in Nutrition 6, Supplement_1 (2022): 129. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzac051.045.
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Abstract Objectives The purpose of this research is to analyze the environmental factors affecting obesity in the elderly in rural South Korea. Methods A survey and Geographical Information System(GIS) data analysis were conducted on 300 elderly people aged 65 and over living in four rural Counties in two Provinces. Formative research was conducted to develop the survey questionnaire. The perception of food environment was measured with five questions, mainly on availability, affordability, and accessibility. The perception of walking environment was measured with eleven questions on esthetics, safety, traffic and community. Social cohesion and the sense of community were asked for measuring social environment. T-test, chi-squared test and stepwise backward regression modeling were performed using Stata/SE 17.0 version. Results We found that the participants from Gangwon-do had higher obesity prevalence than the ones from Jeollanam-do. There was no significant difference in the physical environment between the two Provinces using GIS data analysis; however, there were differences in the perception of the physical environment and the social environment. It was confirmed that the perceptions of the physical environment and social environment were more positive among participants from Jeollanam-do, where obesity prevalence was lower. In stratified stepwise regression models, better perception of food environment was associated with lower BMI in both Provinces. Conclusions In this study, various obesity-related environmental factors were explored in rural South Korea. The differences in obesity prevalence in four rural Counties may be explained by different perception on food, walking, and social environments, despite of the similar background factors, such as age distribution, sex ratio, educational level, and financial environment. These findings confirmed that even areas with similar physical settings have different environmental characteristics, which should be considered in developing effective obesity prevention programs. Future research should focus on the development of environmental evaluation tools and the effective measures to enhance the perception of social environment in rural South Korea. Funding Sources Ministry of Health and Welfare, South Korea NRF of Korea (No. 2021R1A6A1A03044501, No. 2021R1I1A306024811).
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Lee, Shinduk, Matthew Lee Smith, Laura Kromann, and Marcia G. Ory. "Medical Students and Childhood Obesity: Health Disparity and Implication for Education." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 14 (2019): 2578. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16142578.
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This study aimed at examining the relationship between medical students’ perceptions about health disparity and childhood obesity care. A cross-sectional survey (n = 163) was used to examine medical students’ characteristics and perceptions related to health disparity and childhood obesity. Multiple mixed effects regression models with Tukey’s tests were used to examine participants’ perceived importance of different roles (e.g., parents) and topics to discuss with child patients and their parents. Separate models were used to examine whether health disparity perception was associated with participants’ perceived importance of different roles and topics to discuss with child patients and their parents. Despite acknowledging that low-income families might lack resources to change health behaviors, many medical students still reported patients and parents being primarily responsible for childhood obesity condition. Participants perceived that the most important topic to discuss was patient’s behaviors, followed by access to safe environments and school-based interventions. Participants’ perception about health disparity was significantly associated with their perceived importance of different roles and topics to discuss with parents. The current study implies disconnection in linking health disparity with childhood obesity among medical students and confirms the importance of sensitizing medical students about the socio-environmental determinants of childhood obesity.
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Sulistyaningrum, Elisa, Hamam Hadi, and Madarina Julia. "Persepsi ibu tentang makanan obesogenis sebagai faktor risiko obesitas pada anak sekolah dasar." Jurnal Gizi Klinik Indonesia 11, no. 4 (2015): 150. http://dx.doi.org/10.22146/ijcn.22922.
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Background: Prevalence of children with over nutrition is a global problem that continues to increase every year. Obesity in children have an obese risk in adulthood. The high prevalence of obesity in children due to poor nutrition. Parents, especially mothers have a great role in determining the chilrdren nutritional intake so mothers understanding to the type of food that causes obesity is very important.Objective: To determine the mother's perception of obesogenic food and its relation to the risk of obesity in elementary school children of Yogyakarta and Bantul.Method: This study was a case-control study. Mothers who have an obese child (≥ 95 th percentile) as a case and mothers of children with nonobese (<95th percentile) as a control. Primary research locations in the city of Yogyakarta and Bantul district. The samples was selected by using the random sampling method. The minimum sample of cases and controls was 63 people 63 people (1: 1). Data analysis were using Chi-Square statistical tests and conditional logistic regression.Results: Subjects of the study consisted of 244 cases and 244 controls. Chi-Square test showed that mother's perception of the obesogenis food can not be used as a predictor for the occurrence of obesity in children (p>0.05). Children of mothers who have a wrong perception about sweet drinks have a obesity risk 1.85 times greater than children of mothers who have a right perception to sweet drinks. So did for the children of mothers who have a wrong perception of fast food have an obesity risk 1.76 times greater than children who had mothers with the correct perception of the traditional fast food. Then the children of mothers who had a wrong perception of full cream milk and other dairy products have a risk of obesity 3.3 times smaller than the mother who has the correct perception to the full cream milk and other dairy products. Mother's perception about obesogenic foods as risk factor of obesity in children is not influenced by the level of education, household expenditure and maternal work status (p>0.05).Conclusion: Perception mother of obesogenic foods can not be used as a predictor for the occurrence of obesity in children (p>0.05). The level of maternal education, maternal work status and household expenses rather than as a factor does not affect the mother's perception of the food obesogenis.
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Cyntia Ratna Sari and Hanifah Maharani. "KORELASI PERSEPSI CITRA TUBUH TERHADAP STATUS GIZI ORANG DEWASA DI DESA PANCUR, MAYONG, JEPARA." FLORONA : Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan 1, no. 1 (2022): 10–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.55904/florona.v1i1.50.
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 Lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic caused changes in the perception of hunger, satiety and increased eating behavior in people around the world. As many as 48% of people feel their weight has increased. The increase in the incidence of obesity is inevitable. Obesity is widely associated with poor body image. This study wanted to explore differences in BMI and body image perceptions between men and women and the correlation between body image perceptions and nutritional status. This research is an analytical observational using a cross sectional design. The study took a population of adults living in Pancur Village, Mayong, Jepara with purposive sampling technique. Correlation test using Spearman's rank and (r) to see the strength of the relationship between body image perception and BMI. While the independent t-test to see differences in perception and BMI in adult men and women. The results of the Independent t-test showed that there were differences in body image perceptions for men and women, there were differences in BMI for men and women (p<0.05), and the Spearman rank test had a positive correlation between body image perceptions and BMI Nutritional status. (p<0.0009). Adult men and women have different perceptions of body image and nutritional status. Adult women are more concerned about the perception of their body image for themselves and in the eyes of others than adult men. The better the perception of body image, the closer the nutritional status to normal.
 
 
 
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Moon, Bo-ra, Jae-heon Kang, Ju-yul Lee, and Ji-young Kong. "Analysis of public perception of national obesity management policy." Physical Activity and Nutrition 27, no. 3 (2023): 027–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.20463/pan.2023.0026.
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[Purpose] This study aimed to provide essential data necessary for shaping future obesity policy directions and strengthening the effectiveness of such measures. [Methods] A literature review and expert meetings were conducted to identify policy objectives that should be included in the comprehensive national obesity management plan. Based on these objectives, a questionnaire was developed, and a survey was conducted nationwide through an online panel targeting citizens aged 15-69.[Results] When analyzing the appropriateness of promoting national obesity policies, 38.6% of respondents answered “not appropriate,” while only 8.4% answered “appropriate.” We also assessed the importance of the four key areas of the national obesity management policy, with 36.9% considering “improvement of lifestyle to prevent obesity” as the most important. Additionally, we analyzed the significance of specific tasks. “Strengthening child and adolescent obesity prevention and management,” “enhancing group meal nutrition and hygiene,” “strengthening the operation of community-based obesity and exercise clinics,” and “advancing an integrated information platform for nutrition, dietary patterns, and physical activity” emerged as pivotal tasks within their respective areas.[Conclusion] The primary tasks identified as top priorities by the public in this study regarding national obesity policy initiatives can be incorporated into future obesity management strategies. Our approach has the potential to enhance the efficacy of these policies by aligning future obesity policy trajectories with public demands and expectations.
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Ribeiro, Jonathan Nícolas dos Santos. "The Perception of Medical Students Regarding the Approach to Obesity as a Priority." Diabetes & Obesity International Journal 4, no. 4 (2019): 1–2. http://dx.doi.org/10.23880/doij-16000214.
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Obesity is a chronic disease and increasing incidence, studies reveal that treating and preventing seven of the top 10 killer diseases. Although much is published about the theme, there is a degree of ignorance on the part of the medical community about the treatment of obesity and its impact on chronic diseases. The present work investigated the medical student's view of the impact of obesity as a priority when dealing with related comorbidities. A survey was conducted, assessing the medical student's perception of the patient with obesity. Of a total of 377 students, 267 (70.82%) stated that other diseases such as diabetes and hypertension should be prioritized when evaluating the obese patient, while 110 (29.17%) stated that obesity should be prioritized. Based on the outcomes presented, it can be concluded that the perception of medical students regarding obesity approach still shows a predominance opinions that other diseases should be a priority over obesity.
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Pawlikowska-Gorzelańczyk, Anna, Ewa Szuster, Paulina Kostrzewska, and Amanda Mandera-Grygierzec. "Obesity - lifestyle choice or a disease? Changes in perception of obesity." Journal of Education, Health and Sport 12, no. 7 (2022): 660–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.12775/jehs.2022.12.07.066.
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Introduction and purpose
 Nowadays obesity has become a main problem in the world’s population and it is beginning to replace undernutrition and infectious diseases. Over the years perception of obesity has diametrically changed. Obesity is no longer the result of bad choices but serious medical problem. The aim of this study is to show how changes in perception of obesity affect the obesity pandemic.
 Review methods
 The literature review included articles available on the websites of health-related organizations and databasis on PubMed. As a part of analysis systematic search of current scientific data was performed.
 Description of the state of knowledge
 Obesity is defined as an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation and in adults BMI ≥30 is necessary to recognize it. Obesity has plenty of consequences such as diabetes, hypertension, cancers etc. In June 2013 the American Medical Association made a decision to recognize obesity as a disease. That changed the perception of obesity by the public and caused many actions in prevention and treatment. Management of obese patient consists of diagnosis the obesity-causing diseases, recognition of eating and physicall activity habits. Surgical as well pharmacological treatment is available and should be individually considered.
 Summary
 Recognition of obesity as a disease requires health organisations to build special prevention and treatment programs. Nowadays there is an array of treatment methods for obesity. However the most important method to stop the pandemic is education and promotion of a healthy lifestyle, according to the motto, prevention is better than cure.
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Pawlikowska-Gorzelańczyk, Anna, Ewa Szuster, Paulina Kostrzewska, and Amanda Mandera-Grygierzec. "Obesity - lifestyle choice or a disease? Changes in perception of obesity." Journal of Education, Health and Sport 12, no. 7 (2022): 660–66. https://doi.org/10.12775/JEHS.2022.12.07.066.
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<strong>Pawlikowska-Gorzelańczyk Anna, Szuster Ewa, Kostrzewska Paulina, Mandera-Grygierzec Amanda. </strong><strong>Obesity - lifestyle choice or a disease? Changes in perception of obesity</strong><strong>. J</strong><strong>ournal of Education, Heal</strong><strong>th and Sport. 2022;12(7):660-666</strong><strong>. eISSN 2391-8306. DOI </strong><strong>http://dx.doi.org/10.12775/JEHS.2022.12.07.066</strong> <strong>https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/JEHS.2022.12.07.066</strong> <strong>https://zenodo.org/record/6895064</strong> <strong>The journal has had 40 points in Ministry of Education and Science of Poland parametric evaluation. Annex to the announcement of the Minister of Education and Science of December 21, 2021. No. The journal has had 40 points in Ministry of Education and Science of Poland parametric evaluation. Annex to the announcement of the Minister of Education and Science of December 21, 2021. No. 32343.</strong> <strong>Has a Journal's Unique Identifier: 201159. Scientific disciplines assigned: Physical Culture Sciences (Field of Medical sciences and health sciences); Health Sciences (Field of Medical Sciences and Health Sciences).</strong> <strong>Punkty Ministerialne z 2019 - aktualny rok 40 punktów. Załącznik do komunikatu Ministra Edukacji i Nauki z dnia 21 grudnia 2021 r. Lp. 32343. Posiada Unikatowy Identyfikator Czasopisma: 201159.</strong> <strong>Przypisane dyscypliny naukowe: Nauki o kulturze fizycznej (Dziedzina nauk medycznych i nauk o zdrowiu); Nauki o zdrowiu (Dziedzina nauk medycznych i nauk o zdrowiu).</strong> <strong>© The Authors 2022;</strong> <strong>This article is published with open access at Licensee Open Journal Systems of Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland</strong> <strong>Open Access. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial License which permits any noncommercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author (s) and source are credited. This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non commercial license Share alike.</strong> <strong>(http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/) which permits unrestricted, non commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited.</strong> <strong>The authors declare that there is no conflict of interests regarding the publication of this paper.</strong> <strong>Received: 15.07.2022. Revised: 17.07.2022. Accepted: 24.07.2022.</strong> <strong>Obesity- lifestyle choice or a disease? Changes in perception of obesity</strong> <strong>Anna Pawlikowska-Gorzelańczyk </strong>Cardiosexology Students Club, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7725-2220 <strong>Ewa Szuster</strong> Cardiosexology Students Club, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1154-1606 <strong>Paulina Kostrzewska</strong> Cardiosexology Students Club, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7804-4535 <strong>Amanda Mandera-Grygierzec</strong> Cardiosexology Students Club, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7658-5429 Abstract Introduction and purpose Nowadays obesity has become a main problem in the world’s population and it is beginning to replace undernutrition and infectious diseases. Over the years perception of obesity has diametrically changed. Obesity is no longer the result of bad choices but serious medical problem. The aim of this study is to show how changes in perception of obesity affect the obesity pandemic. Review methods The literature review included articles available on the websites of health-related organizations and databasis on PubMed. As a part of analysis systematic search of current scientific data was performed. Description of the state of knowledge Obesity is defined as an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation and in adults BMI ≥30 is necessary to recognize it. Obesity has plenty of consequences such as diabetes, hypertension, cancers etc. In June 2013 the American Medical Association made a decision to recognize obesity as a disease. That changed the perception of obesity by the public and caused many actions in prevention and treatment. Management of obese patient consists of diagnosis the obesity-causing diseases, recognition of eating and physicall activity habits. Surgical as well pharmacological treatment is available and should be individually considered. Summary Recognition of obesity as a disease requires health organisations to build special prevention and treatment programs. Nowadays there is an array of treatment methods for obesity. However the most important method to stop the pandemic is education and promotion of a healthy lifestyle, according to the motto, prevention is better than cure. Keywords: obesity, obesity management
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Sellami, R., M. Moalla, L. Affes, et al. "Body shape perception among obese Tunisian women." European Psychiatry 41, S1 (2017): s908. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.1864.
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IntroductionIn today's societies, pressures from the idea of thinness are omnipresent and lead to a corporal dissatisfaction with an excessive preoccupation of the body's image. Obese persons are often targets of stigmatization and are vulnerable to negative feeling about their physical appearance.AimsTo evaluate the worries towards the weight and the shape of the body among obese women.MethodsOur study was a transversal study, descriptive and analytic. A total of 42 obese women were included. Obesity was defined by body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 and divided into 3 classes: class I: moderate obesity (30 ≤ BMI ≤ 34.9); class II: severe obesity (35 ≤ BMI ≤ 39.9); class III: morbid obesity (BMI≥40). Patients were studied by mean of body shape questionnaire (BSQ-34) (Considering score BSQ < 80 lack of altered body image perception and score > 140 excessive preoccupation).ResultsThe mean age of participants was 33.6 years. The average BMI was 37.42 kg/m2 (30.45–56.26 kg/m2). Third (35%) of women had a high educational level, 41.4% were inactive, and 70.8% had an average socioeconomic level.The average BSQ score was 108.31 (47–188). The majority of women (78.1%) had excessive preoccupation about their body image. The BSQ score was correlated to morbid obesity (P = 0.014). Women aged between 20 and 3 years were significantly more preoccupied about their body image (P = 0.046).ConclusionMajority of obese women were preoccupied about their body image. Young women and those having morbid obesity seemed more preoccupied about their body image.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
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Mohamed, Osman Elamin Bushara. "Knowledge, Perception, Behavior and Practice Among University Students of Public Health Towards Obesity." Journal of Social and Political Sciences 4, no. 1 (2021): 44–58. https://doi.org/10.31014/aior.1994.04.01.155.
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Background: Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk factor to health. A crude population measure of obesity is the body mass index (BMI), which is used to classify weight status, overweight is the person with a BMI of 25 or more, while a person with a BMI equal to or more than 30 is considered obese. Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess public health students' perception on obesity &overweight health risks, clarify students' knowledge, behaviors and practices that increases risks of obesity and obesity-related diseases. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate students Knowledge, Perception, Behavior and Practices towards obesity among students of public health in Umm Al-Qura University, in which 50% of students (136)were randomly selected using stratified sampling technique. Results: The study clarified that (69.9%) of students understand BMI-obesity relationship, while (30.9) didn’t know, the study showed that among 136 students,124 (91.2%) understand obesity -diabetes mellitus type 2 relationships. Likewise, 112 (82.4%) understand the relationship between obesity and hypertension. The study found that out of 136 students (72.8%) are aware that obesity is a risk factor for sleep apnea, referring t student’s practice of physical activity, study clarified that only 69.9%of students were practicing physical activity. Conclusion: The study concluded that there was a weakness in the perception and knowledge of students on BMI, study recommended for more concentration in academic activities to change this perception. The study concluded that the knowledge of students on major risk factors of obesity, relations of obesity with diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension, sleep apnea, physical activity and weight control where acceptable. According to the study there were a problem in monitoring blood glucose and hypertension among overweight and obese students, which may be reflected in other health problems in the future. Recommendations: The study recommends for the introduction of extra educational and non-curricula programs on lifestyle, nutrition and obesity for public health student's, establishment of regular physical activities programs and strengthening of health education programs on overweight, obesity and other associated health problems inside and outside university campus. The study recommends for more researches to evaluate knowledge, perception, practice among public health and other students towards obesity.
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Bittner Fagan, H., J. Diamond, R. Myers, and J. M. Gill. "Perception, Intention, and Action in Adolescent Obesity." Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine 21, no. 6 (2008): 555–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.2008.06.070184.
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Kopel, Sheryl J., Natalie Walders-Abramson, Elizabeth L. McQuaid, et al. "Asthma symptom perception and obesity in children." Biological Psychology 84, no. 1 (2010): 135–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsycho.2009.11.007.
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Shrestha, Sachita, Shanta Asthanee, Biraj Man Karmacharya, Seema Subedi, and Rajendra Koju. "Perception of obesity and overweight among adults living in suburban Nepal: a qualitative study." BMJ Open 11, no. 4 (2021): e043719. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-043719.
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ObjectiveTo explore the perception of obesity and overweight among Nepalese adults living in a suburban community.DesignA qualitative study composed of focus group discussion (FGD) and in-depth interview (IDI).SettingCommunity and healthcare facilities in Dhulikhel, Nepal.ParticipantsFour FGDs were conducted with community members (n=22) and four IDIs were conducted with healthcare providers (HCPs).ResultsObesity is a rising problem in this suburban community. Participants had inadequate knowledge regarding the consequences of obesity, and they perceived overweight as normal, healthy and attractive. The participants above 40 years of age did not perceive themselves to be overweight or obese. Despite participants’ awareness of the importance of diet control and exercise to prevent obesity, these were not translated into practice.ConclusionsThis study provided insight into perceptions of obesity in a suburban Dhulikhel community through both community members’ and HCPs’ perspective. Misconceptions and inadequate knowledge of obesity among people in this community indicate the need for health education and intervention programme to increase health awareness and preventive practices.
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Austin, Publishing Group. "Obesity and Body Image Perception among the Community in Saudi Arabia: A Mini Literature Review." Journal of Family Medicine 9, no. 8 (2022): 1320. https://doi.org/10.26420/jfammed.2022.1320.
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Abstract <strong>Background:</strong> Obesity is a risk factor for several deadly diseases that have a substantial adverse influence on health. The early onset of diabetes, polycystic ovaries, hypertension, and other disorders are among the recent error number of problems that are a tracking factor for health. Individual obesity is the root cause of all these issues, particularly among young people. <strong>Aim:</strong> Based on current publications, this study aims to ascertain the prevalence rate of obesity and related risk factors among Saudi Arabian students. <strong>Method:</strong> A qualitative review of the literature was carried out by operationalizing the internet search engines Pub Med, Science Direct, Google Scholar, and Research Gate. Studies combine all the relevant information from 10 publications on obesity and students' body perceptions. All primary studies were carried out in English between 2017 and 2021. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> Obesity and body image perception are the most influential factors in a student's social life. These issues have an impact on the academic period as well. The study found that students' perceptions of body image and obesity influenced their participation in academic and extracurricular activities and various school management programs regarding expertise, performance, and selection criteria. It should be noted that school-age children should keep their diet and eating habits to protect themselves from the outside world, including social interaction, pathogens, and others. <strong>Keywords:</strong> Obesity; Overweight; Students; Article review; Young student; School-age saudi arabia
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Pampang, Elisabeth, Martalena Br Purba, and Emy Huriyati. "Asupan energi, aktivitas fisik, persepsi orang tua, dan obesitas siswa dan siswi SMP di Kota Yogyakarta." Jurnal Gizi Klinik Indonesia 5, no. 3 (2009): 108. http://dx.doi.org/10.22146/ijcn.17566.
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Backgound: Juvenile obesity is becoming a global problem. The high prevalence of juvenile obesity is due to an inadequate physical activity and an imbalance of nutritional intake. The roles of parent are significant in the incidence of obesity; therefore their understanding on the prevention of obesity is necessary. Findings of some studies in Yogyakarta show that 7.9 % of adolescents are approaching obesity.Objective: To assess the relationship between energy intake, physical activities, parental perception, and the status of obesity among students grade 7 to 9.Method: This study used cross sectional design. The samples were students grade 7 to 9 of Yogyakarta Municipal City including those who were obese and non-obese. The respondents were recruited as many as 230 students; chi square (χ²) test and significant level of 95%, were used to analyze the difference between obese and non-obese group.Results: This study found that energy intake correlated with obesity (p < 0.05). Moreover, physical activity significantly correlated with obesity (p < 0.05). Nevertheless, parental perception did not significantly correlate with obesity (p > 0.05).Conclusion: Physical activity and energy intake had an association with obesity status among students grade 7 to 9 in Yogyakarta Municipal City. But parental perception had no association with obesity among the respondence.
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Ballarin, Giada, Francesca Gallè, Lucia Dinacci, Federica Liberti, Antonia Cunti, and Giuliana Valerio. "Self-Perception Profile, Body Image Perception and Satisfaction in Relation to Body Mass Index: An Investigation in a Sample of Adolescents from the Campania Region, Italy." Children 11, no. 7 (2024): 805. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/children11070805.
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(1) Background: Body image dissatisfaction has been commonly reported in adolescents with overweight/obesity and has been related to a lack of motivation to change lifestyle behaviors. Plus, a better perception of physical fitness has been related to a higher self-perception in physical aspect and social items in youths. (2) Methods: A total of 120 (59.2% males, mean age of 12.3 ± 0.9 years) middle-school adolescents participated in the present study. Anthropometric measurements were assessed following the standard procedures. Body weight perception and body image satisfaction were assessed using the Silhouette Figure Body Images Test. Self-perception profile, perceived physical fitness, and perceived difficulties in conducting physical tasks were assessed by using structured questionnaires. (3) Results: Overweight was present in 27.5% adolescents and obesity in 32.5%. A total of 89.7% of adolescents with obesity did not have a real perception of his/her weight status and 84.6% of adolescents with obesity were not satisfied with his/her body image. The self-perception of physical appearance, perceived difficulties in running, perceived overall fitness, and perceived speed/agility were lower in adolescents who were unsatisfied with their body image. Body image satisfaction was positively associated with the self-perception of physical appearance and overall fitness and negatively associated with perceived difficulties in running, independently of sex, age, and BMI. (4) Conclusions: Adolescents with obesity did not have a real perception of their weight status and were unsatisfied with their body image. The positive association between body satisfaction, a better perception of overall fitness, and less difficulties in conducting physical tasks suggests the protective role of the components of physical activity and health-related fitness on body acceptance in a critical period of life.
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Umaria, Manisha N. "A Study on Consumer Perception towards Diet Food with Reference to Obesity." Paripex - Indian Journal Of Research 3, no. 7 (2012): 1–3. http://dx.doi.org/10.15373/22501991/july2014/53.
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Hina, Sultan, Azeem Ahmad Dr., and Arshia Hashmi Dr. "The Relationship of Health Consciousness and Obesity Perception with Purchase Intention for Coca Cola Pakistan." iRASD journal of management (JOM) 1, no. 2 (2019): 74–86. https://doi.org/10.52131/jom.2019.0102.0007.
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In the vilest competitive market, the purchaser goods manufacturing industries pay devotion to purchasing intention to continue their market status and boost their goodwill. This research study was agreed out to clarify the factors affecting the purchase intention of Coca Cola. This study aims to observe the effect of the independent variable (Health Consciousness and Obesity perception) on the dependent variable (purchase intention). The study describes that the relation between the dependent variable has an insignificant relationship with Health Consciousness and Obesity Perception. This study is based on quantitative estimates, and the sample size of this study is 384. And 550 questionnaires were used for the collection of data. This study shows that health consciousness and obesity perception have an insignificant relationship with purchase intention. The results revealed from SPSS and PLS-SEM showed two out of two insignificant hypotheses, and the remaining are insignificant. Moreover, this study's results have key implications for the beverage sector as they strain the beverage industry's vital role.
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Khan, Amira Sayed, Aziz Hichami, and Naim Akhtar Khan. "Obesity and COVID-19: Oro-Naso-Sensory Perception." Journal of Clinical Medicine 9, no. 7 (2020): 2158. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcm9072158.
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Through a recent upsurge of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic, the clinical assessment of most of the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) patients clearly presents a health condition with the loss of oro-naso-sensory (ONS) perception, responsible for the detection of flavor and savor. These changes include anosmia and dysgeusia. In some cases, these clinical manifestations appear even before the general flu-like symptoms, e.g., sore throat, thoracic oppression and fever. There is no direct report available on the loss of these chemical senses in obese COVID-19 patients. Interestingly, obesity has been shown to be associated with low ONS cues. These alterations in obese subjects are due to obesity-induced altered expression of olfacto-taste receptors. Besides, obesity may further aggravate the SARS-CoV-2 infection, as this pathology is associated with a high degree of inflammation/immunosuppression and reduced protection against viral infections. Hence, obesity represents a great risk factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection, as it may hide the viral-associated altered ONS symptoms, thus leading to a high mortality rate in these subjects.
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Fahad, Ahmed Saad AlRashed Mohammed Jawad Bosaleh Maissa Sameer Alkabli Angham Tarik Ashi Khaled Abdullah Alshareef Rana Mohamed Ahmad Lujain Hani Abulola Talah Ahmed Alhrkan Yam Omar Ismaiel. "PUBLIC AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION TOWARDS BARIATRIC SURGERY AMONG COMMUNITY IN SAUDI ARABIA." INDO AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 06, no. 01 (2019): 303–6. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.2530262.
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<strong><em>Background: </em></strong><em>High prevalence of obesity was reported in Saudi Arabia since decades</em><em>. Bariatric surgery is considered as the most common effective and permanent method for treatment of obesity and decreasing the long-term mortality and morbidity worldwide. In addition, bariatric surgery is one of the most common elective gastrointestinal procedure done nowadays. </em> <strong><em>Objectives: </em></strong><em>To evaluate the level of awareness and attitude towards bariatric surgery among Saudis.</em> <strong><em>Methods: </em></strong><em>A questionnaire based on cross-sectional study self-administrator was distributed among</em> <em>450 Saudi participants between the periods November 2018- December 2018. The questionnaire was based on 3 aspects including subject’s demographics, perception about obesity and knowledge about Bariatric surgery.</em> <strong><em>Results: </em></strong><em>Overweight and obesity were found to be high among Saudi population. The most common causes for obesity were bad life style habits and genetic factors. There was a good knowledge about obesity but </em><em>moderate knowledge</em><em> about bariatric surgery as majority of participants believe that lack of physical activities is a risk factor for obesity (63.8%) and Majority of participants chose that bad life style habits could </em><em>cause obesity</em><em> (71.1%).</em> <strong><em>Conclusion: </em></strong><em>The knowledge of participants regarding the obesity and its risk factors were high but the knowledge about Bariatric surgeries were low-moderate. These results indicated that efficient public awareness campaigns about obesity and Bariatric surgeries are needed to fill the gap and to increase the level of awareness toward obesity and its complications.</em> <strong>Keywords: </strong><em>Obesity, awareness, perception, Bariatric Surgery, KSA, Saudi Arabia</em>
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Susilo, Mursid Tri, Arif Rahmat Kurnia, Oktia Woro Kasmini Handayani, et al. "Obesity in Indonesian and Taiwanese Adolescents Related to Self Perception, Diet, Exercise, and Body Image." Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat 17, no. 3 (2022): 453–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.15294/kemas.v17i3.34396.
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Obesity prevalence in Asia was raising. Self-perception became an increasingly determinant predictor of a healthier lifestyle. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between self-perception and actual BMI among Indonesian and Taiwanese teenagers. This research was cross sectional and using participatory sampling of 415 participants from 6 high schools in Indonesia, and 717 participants from 7 high schools in Taiwan. The data was taken by enumerator using the Obesity Impact on the Quality of Life Perception Questionnaire (ObI-Q) and the Projective Test. Self-perception was statistically associated with actual BMI which state that obesity might be treated by hospital, clinics, or specialist (p0.001). Self-perception was also related to degenerative disease (p = 0.003) and social life (p = 0.04). Self-perception about sports stated that obese people could be as good as normal people (p=0.11). Most teenagers had the correct perception regarding ideal body image (p=0.04). The multivariable analysis showed that teenagers who did not have self-perception of desire to lose weight were 6.37 times more likely to have overweight than teenagers who had self-perception of desire to lose weight. Self-perception of desire to lose weight was a variable with major contribution to actual BMI among teenagers.
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Abud Alanazi, Yousef, Ahmed Tayeb Alanazi, Amal bayen Alharbi, et al. "Paediatric Obesity: Investigating Parental Perception and Associated Risk Factors in a Cross-Sectional Study." Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences 14, Special Issue 1 (2025): 250–57. https://doi.org/10.47310/jpms202514s0132.
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Background: Obesity in children in today’s world is becoming a critical global health problem, with very serious long-term consequences. In Saudi Arabia growing urbanization, changing eating habits, sedentary lifestyle are some of the common contributing factors to the growing prevalence of childhood obesity. This study seeks to assess the prevalence of paediatric obesity, explore associated risk factors and examine parents perception regarding their child's weight status. Methods: A cross-sectional epidemiological survey was carried out in 5 regions of Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah, Abha, Qassim and Al Jouf). This survey included 600 participants (aged 0 to 18 years) and their parents. Information about respondents was collected through structured questionnaires that examined sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle behaviours, parental weight status and attitudes. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS with a chi-square test being performed to find significant associations. Results: The study discovered that before the age of 5 years 58.6% children will become obese. Parents misunderstanding was prevalent among 60.7% of parents, considering their obese child as normal weight. Childhood obesity is significantly associated (p<0.001) with lifestyle factors such as, screen time exceeding 3 hours (38.3% overweight); eating fast foods, (62.5% overweight); and low physical activity of less than 15 minutes of daily exercise, (55.6% overweight). Furhermore, parents weight status and smoking status in the household conferred on a child a risk for being overweight, meaning smoking households had an overweight prevalence rate of 37.7% (p = 0.004). Conclusion: This work highlights the interaction of lifestyle, socio-economic and parental variables dictating the fate of paediatric obesity. Findings from this study underlines the need of the rigorous assessment of modalities of public intervention, from parental education to community initiatives and policy-driven health work. Future longitudinal studies should devote their lenses towards causation and the impact of obesity prevention input grounded in socio-economic variants.
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Lamore, Ducrot, Latino-Martel, Soler, and Foucaud. "Diet, Physical Activity, Obesity, and Breastfeeding: How French People Perceive Factors Associated with Cancer Risk." Nutrients 11, no. 10 (2019): 2491. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu11102491.
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The French Cancer Barometer, a population-based-survey, is carried out every five years and is, to date, one of the few national studies conducted to investigate individual perception linked to cancer risk factors. The aims of the present study were to describe the perceptions of the French population in 2015 and to assess their evolution over a 5-year period (2010–2015). The French Cancer Barometer surveyed a randomly selected sample of participants aged 15–75 years (n = 3345 in 2010) and 15–85 years (n = 3764 in 2015), representative of the French population. Questions were on perception of diet, physical activity, obesity, and breastfeeding as cancer risk factors. In 2015, nutritional/activity factors were perceived as having an important role in cancer development for the majority of those surveyed (diet (90.8%), obesity (76%), and physical activity (70%)) with the exception being breastfeeding (34%). However, there was a moderate perception of the risks of red meat (43%) and salt or salty food (55%) consumption. Perceptions of nutritional risk factors were mostly associated with age and education level. Interestingly, there was a greater perception of nutritional risk factors in 2015 compared to 2010, and the participants’ opinions were also stronger. Efforts should be made on individuals with lower educational level and to promote the beneficial effects of breastfeeding. However, to impact food behavior, measures are needed at the environmental level and not only at the individual one.
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Durán-Agüero, Samuel, and Ana María Obregón-Rivas. "Olfactory Capacity and Obesity: A Narrative Review of the Literature." Applied Sciences 15, no. 7 (2025): 3590. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15073590.
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The sense of smell plays a crucial role in food perception, influencing dietary choices and eating behavior. This narrative review explores the relationship between olfactory function and obesity, addressing the question: how does smell influence the perception, selection, and eating behavior of food? The review highlights that individuals with obesity may experience reduced olfactory sensitivity due to hormonal imbalances, such as elevated leptin and reduced ghrelin levels, which can alter odor perception and lead to unhealthy food preferences. Additionally, those with olfactory dysfunction may compensate by seeking saltier or sweeter foods, increasing the risk of obesity. The review also notes that olfactory responses vary across age groups, with some obese adolescents exhibiting greater olfactory sensitivity. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on olfactory function and eating habits is discussed, emphasizing the need for interventions that incorporate sensory aspects of eating to combat obesity. A comprehensive approach involving neuroscience, psychology, and public health is recommended to develop effective and personalized solutions for obesity prevention and treatment.
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Bernard, Arnaud, and Philippe Besnard. "Blunted orosensory perception of lipids during obesity: myth or reality?" OCL 31 (2024): 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ocl/2024006.
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Obesity is now considered as a disease requiring treatment and prevention efforts by reason of severe associated co-morbidities and its growing prevalence in worldwide population. Although origin of this “epidemic” situation is clearly multifactorial, recent changes in our life-style especially about our food supply with an easy access to low-cost energy-dense foods seem to play a significant causal role in this phenomenon. Studies also report that obesity is frequently associated with a preferential consumption of high palatable foods rich in fat and sugar. Since these foods are pleasant and have high hedonic quality, this obesogenic eating behavior change raises the possibility of an alteration of orosensory perception system as a consequence of obesity. This hypothesis has led to a recent literature on the relationship between obesity and sensory sensitivity, known to play a significant role in the food choice. The purpose of this mini-review, focused on the orosensory perception of dietary lipids (i.e. taste of fat), is to provide a short overview of what is observed in food-induced obese rodents as compared to what is found in patients with obesity. It tries to answer to the following basic question: is obesity associated with a loss of orosensory sensitivity to dietary lipids that leads to obesogenic food choices?
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Agyapong, Nana Ama Frimpomaa, Reginald Adjetey Annan, Charles Apprey, and Linda Nana Esi Aduku. "Body Weight, Obesity Perception, and Actions to Achieve Desired Weight among Rural and Urban Ghanaian Adults." Journal of Obesity 2020 (March 13, 2020): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/7103251.
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Background. Accurate body weight perception is important to maintaining an ideal body weight. In Africa, a preference for a larger body size and its association with health and wellbeing has been well documented. It remains speculative if these perceptions have changed or improved and if differences exist among rural and urban dwellers. The main aim of this study was to assess the body weight and obesity perceptions among rural and urban Ghanaians. Methods. This cross-sectional study involved 565 participants. The Stunkard figure rating scale was used to assess the body weight perception of participants. Participants were to choose from the scale figures they perceived to represent their current body weight, desired body weight, ideal body weight, ideal look for a wealthy person, ideal look for a woman with children, and ideal look for a woman without children. Additionally, participants were asked to describe obesity and its threat to health in their terms. Responses of participants to the above questions are presented as frequencies. Differences between rural and urban participants as well as males and females with respect to the median figure chosen for each question were determined by Mann–Whitney U test. Results. The median age of participants was 40 (IQR 26). The prevalence of overweight and obesity observed among participants was 52.8%. The most frequently selected figure as current body image was figure 5 (23.5%). Figure 4 was most frequently chosen by both males (37.2%) and females (24.6%) as their desired body image (27.4%). Male participants (41.8%) chose figure 5 as ideal for their gender while females (27.4%) maintained figure 4 as ideal for their gender. Study participants associated overweight with wealth and childbirth, and attributed their current weights to hereditary (27%) and childbirth (27%). Most participants were not taking steps to achieve their desired body image, and only a few engaged in both dieting and exercise to lose weight. Majority of participants described obesity as the accumulation of fat (91.0%) and viewed it as a threat to health (91.0%). Differences were observed among rural and urban participants with regard to the figure chosen as ideal for a wealthy person. Conclusion. Results from this study show an improvement in obesity perception and the acknowledgment of obesity as a threat to health. There was a desire for a normal-weight figure among study participants. Attribution of current body weight to hereditary and childbirth seems to be a hindrance to the implementation of actions to achieve this normal figure weight. Public health education, screening for overweight and obesity, creation of supportive food environments, and culture-sensitive interventions are promising to curbing the obesity menace.
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Nikkhah, Akbar. "Obesity and Chrono-Nutrition." Endocrinology and Disorders 6, no. 2 (2022): 01–02. http://dx.doi.org/10.31579/2640-1045/115.
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The objective of this article was to describe obesity mechanisms and why obesity and meal properties during a circadian phase are interrelated. Obesity remains a major challenge globally. The increasing rates of obesity and diabetes indicate that current perspectives on obesity etiology are not adequately explanatory. The common view on obesity is energy balance model (EBM), suggesting that energy is stored as fat when overconsumed. However, since EBM is driven by physics, biochemical pathways of fat storage are overlooked. Insulin is secreted by increased blood glucose which drives positive energy balance and thus fat deposition. Such pathways present an innovative concept known as carbohydrate insulin model (CIM). This model might offer a more mechanistic perception into obesity development. Considering that glucose metabolism possesses circadian rhythmicity, CIM and chrono-nutrition may be interconnected. Preventing glycemic load through limiting carbohydrate-rich diets intake and care of meal timing would benefit obesity and diabetes prevention strategies. In conclusion, energy source and chrono-nutrition should be contemplated together as key factors influencing energy partitioning and fat deposition in the modern human.
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Puricelli Perin, Douglas M., Leah Frerichs, Sergio Costa, Amelie G. Ramirez, and Terry T. K. Huang. "Perception of Childhood Obesity and Support for Prevention Policies among Latinos and Whites." Journal of Obesity 2014 (2014): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/328276.
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A cross-sectional survey was administered to Latino and White residents of Omaha, NE, to assess perception of the childhood obesity problem, attribution of responsibility, and support for obesity-related policies. The sample included 40.8% (n=271) Latinos and 59.2% (n=393) Whites. Among Latinos, 25% did not see childhood obesity as a problem, compared to 6% of Whites (P<0.001). This difference persisted after adjusting for age, gender, and education level (odds ratio (OR) 2.10, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.07–4.14). Latinos were more likely to agree that government was responsible for addressing childhood obesity compared to Whites (OR 2.81, 95% CI 1.82–4.35). Higher support for policy interventions was observed among individuals who perceived childhood obesity as a big problem compared to those who did not, independent of race, sex, age, or education level. The relationship between support for tax-based policies and perception of the childhood obesity problem was mainly evident among Latinos rather than Whites. Despite city-wide efforts to address obesity, differential penetration in community subgroups appears evident. There is room to further engage Latinos in the cause of obesity. Deepening community awareness about the consequences and complexity of childhood obesity can lead to stronger support for childhood obesity policy interventions.
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Sylvetsky-Meni, Allison C., Scott E. Gillepsie, Trisha Hardy, and Jean A. Welsh. "The Impact of Parents’ Categorization of Their Own Weight and Their Child’s Weight on Healthy Lifestyle Promoting Beliefs and Practices." Journal of Obesity 2015 (2015): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/307381.
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Objective. To evaluate parents’ beliefs and practices related to childhood obesity and determine if these are influenced by parent’s perception of their own weight or their child’s weight.Methods. Parents of obese (n=689) or normal weight (n=1122) children 4–15 years in Georgia, USA, were randomly selected to complete a telephone survey. Frequency of child obesity-related perceptions, beliefs, and practices were assessed, stratified by parent-perceived self-weight and child weight status, and compared using Chi-squared tests and multivariate logistic regression.Results. Most parents, regardless of perceived child weight, agreed that child overweight/obesity can cause serious illness (95%) but only one-half believed it was a problem in Georgia. Many (42.4%) failed to recognize obesity in their own children. More parents who perceived their child as overweight versus normal weight reported concern about their child’s diet and activity and indicated readiness for lifestyle change. Parents’ perception of their own weight had little additional impact.Conclusions. While awareness of child overweight as a modifiable health risk is high, many parents fail to recognize it in their own families and communities, reducing the likelihood of positive lifestyle change. Additional efforts to help parents understand their role in facilitating behavior change and to assist them in identifying at-risk children are required.
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Mulrooney, Hilda. "Framing obesity: disease status, language and stigma." Practice Nursing 30, no. 9 (2019): 448–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/pnur.2019.30.9.448.
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The way that health professionals talk about conditions is crucial to patient-centred care. Hilda Mulrooney explains how obesity is a condition that is often framed in negative language that needs to be changed in order to improve healthcare quality in primary care The language and images used to describe those living with obesity are often stigmatising. They can contribute to the perception that those with obesity are responsible for their own condition. Much of the rhetoric around excess weight emphasises actions that individuals can take. This ignores the complexity of how weight is gained and retained, and the roles of genetics and environmental factors. In the UK, those advocating for obesity to be recognised as a disease suggest that this may reduce levels of weight-related stigma. The use of non-stigmatising images and people-first language are recommended to help change perceptions of blame around obesity.
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Clayson, Dennis E., and Michael L. Klassen. "Perception of Attractiveness by Obesity and Hair Color." Perceptual and Motor Skills 68, no. 1 (1989): 199–202. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pms.1989.68.1.199.
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In a study of 318 Caucasian college students, obese persons and redheaded men were seen as unattractive compared to the nonobese and other hair colors. The obesity stereotype and the hair-color stereotype appear to be evaluated separately with little interaction. The results imply that a stereotypic characteristic like obesity, which is perceived as being under a person's control, may be evaluated differently than a stereotypic characteristic independent of personal choice such as hair color.
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Prasad, Chaithra, John A. Batsis, Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, et al. "Risk perception of obesity and bariatric surgery in patients seeking treatment for obesity." European Journal of Preventive Cardiology 21, no. 6 (2012): 692–703. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2047487312466904.
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Mawardi, George, Elizabeth B. Kirkland, Jingwen Zhang, et al. "Patient perception of obesity versus physician documentation of obesity: A quality improvement study." Clinical Obesity 9, no. 3 (2019): e12303. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cob.12303.
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Zhi Yi, Ooi, Adibah Abdul Ghafar, and Shareena Ishak. "Childhood Obesity: Parental Misperception of Child’s Body Weight Status and Associated Factors." Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 20, no. 4 (2024): 258–65. https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.20.4.32.
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Introduction: The prevalence of childhood obesity is on the rise. Accurate parental awareness of their child’s body weight status is imperative in helping them maintain a healthy lifestyle and ideal body weight. This study aimed to determine the accuracy of parental perception of their child’s body weight status and identify factors influencing their perception. Materials and methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving 586 parents of school-going children aged between 10 to 11 years, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Parents responded to a self-administered questionnaire regarding their characteristics and perception of their child’s weight status. Parental perception of their child’s body weight status was compared with the actual body mass index (BMI) of the child. Parental attitude towards childhood obesity was evaluated using a validated questionnaire. Results: Thirty-nine percent of parents underestimated their child’s body weight status. Among parents of children who were overweight and obese, 54.0% underestimated their child’s body weight status. The child’s BMI (OR 2.25, 95% CI:1.15-3.34) and parental attitude towards childhood obesity (OR 1.48, 95% CI:1.02-2.17) had a significant association with parental perception. Conclusion: More than one-third of parents misperceived their child’s weight status. This was especially prominent among parents of overweight and obese children. The child’s BMI and parental attitude towards childhood obesity were significantly associated with parental perception of their child’s weight status.
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Yanny, Beshoy, Matthew Viramontes, Lisa M. Najarian, Youssef Challita, and Sammy Saab. "Ethnic perception of obesity in fatty liver disease." Digestive Medicine Research 3 (December 2020): 46. http://dx.doi.org/10.21037/dmr-2020-05.
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Yanny, Beshoy, Matthew Viramontes, Lisa M. Najarian, Youssef Challita, and Sammy Saab. "Ethnic perception of obesity in fatty liver disease." Digestive Medicine Research 3 (December 2020): 46. http://dx.doi.org/10.21037/dmr-2020-05.
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Tagbo, Beckie, Ndubuisi Uwaezuoke, Dorothy Ihekuna, et al. "Perception and Attitude of Nigerian Mothers towards Obesity." British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research 5, no. 10 (2015): 1260–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/bjmmr/2015/14020.
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