Objectives: This study assessed the stigmatisation of obesity among a sample of the general population in Riyadh and its association with the perception of controllability. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during January–February 2021 and included 384 participants who were recruited through a convenience sampling method. The data were collected using a self-administrated online questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using John’s Macintosh Project Version 16.0.0. Results: Most of the participants had a low level of stigma towards obesity (72.8%), and gender and BMI were significantly associated with the level of stigma at (p = .0023) and (p = .0360) respectively. The association between the perception of controllable factors and the level of stigma was also significant (p = 0.0001). Conclusions: The data supported the hypothesis that there would be a significant association between stigmatisation on obesity and perception of controllability among the general population in Riyadh City. Regarding recommendations, the authors suggest that they should be based on joint international consensus statements for ending the stigma of obesity in different settings and categories, and should include the education of healthcare service providers and obese patients on the relationships shown in the findings. Keywords: Obesity, stigmatisation, perception
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