Obesity Awareness and its Relationship to Sociodemographic Characteristics of Filipino Adults: A Survey among Work-From-Home Employees in Metro Cebu, Philippines

Gatillo, Jan Louie; Corpuz, Arian; Leyco, Theresa; Ponce, Alexphil

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“…Our data support the known difficulties in self-perception of the disease in people suffering from obesity. In a recent publication that has evaluated obesity awareness and its relationship to sociodemographic characteristics ( 13 ), a significant relationship between higher educational attainment and obesity awareness has been shown, underlying that obesity awareness is significantly related to socioeconomic status and that the higher the household monthly income, the higher the level of awareness ( 14 ). In our study only half of the patients correctly identified themselves as being affected by obesity.…”

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Attitudes, weight stigma and misperceptions of weight loss strategies among patients living with obesity in the Lazio Region, Italy

Colangeli,

Russo,

Capristo

et al. 2024

Front. Endocrinol.

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IntroductionPatient engagement is essential to achieve long-term goals in obesity management. It is crucial to identify patients’ perspectives, misperceptions and unmet educational needs on obesity etiology and treatments, to establish a correct therapeutic alliance between healthcare providers and patients.MethodsObjective: This study, promoted by the regional section of the Italian Obesity Society (SIO Lazio), explores attitudes towards obesity, self-awareness, misperceptions of weight loss strategies, experiences of weight stigma and educational needs of patients living with overweight or obesity. Design and subject: We conducted an anonymous survey among patients who accessed an Obesity Management Centers across the Lazio region of Italy for the first time, from October 2023 to April 2024. Approach: The survey consisted of 27 closed-ended questions grouped into 4 sections: (1) sociodemographic factors and self-reported anthropometric measures; (2) self-awareness and attitudes towards obesity and weight loss strategies; (3) experiences of obesity-related stigma; (4) knowledge and perceptions of obesity treatment options.ResultsA total of 300 patients (67.9% women, aged 49.1 ± 14.4 years) returned completed surveys. Despite the self-reported BMI 35.3 ± 7.0 kg/m2 with three out of four (75.3%) of participants having a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2, only 49% correctly identified themselves as affected by obesity. Almost one-third of the patients believed that obesity does not imply a genetic predisposition (31.9%) and that it is always secondary to psychological or behavioral disorders (29.7%). Interestingly, 66.7% of the patients declared themselves as completely responsible for their own condition and 39.4% considered obesity always treatable by means of lifestyle interventions. Stigma and weight discrimination in healthcare settings were reported by a substantial portion of patients (31.9%). A perception of inadequate support from the National Healthcare System emerged in most of the interviews (61.9%). Most patients (72.1%) felt they were not sufficiently informed about anti-obesity medications and a relevant part of their knowledge was derived from healthcare providers (57.7%) and social networks (19.1%). Weight loss medications were considered useful (63.2%) or necessary (18.4%) by the majority of patients, but only 60.1% would accept without any hesitation a pharmacologic treatment. The main reasons for refusal of pharmacological treatments were the belief that lifestyle intervention is a sufficient treatment (46.9%), the fear of adverse effects (28.1%) and feeling defeated (12.5%). Similarly, for most of participants bariatric surgery is useful (73.3%) or necessary (13.6%).ConclusionDespite advancements in obesity research, this study underscores the need to improve patient education and public awareness to optimize the management and treatment of obesity. Addressing misconceptions, stigma, and gaps in knowledge are critical steps towards improving patient outcomes and fostering a supportive healthcare environment.

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Attitudes, weight stigma and misperceptions of weight loss strategies among patients living with obesity in the Lazio Region, Italy

Colangeli,

Russo,

Capristo

et al. 2024

Front. Endocrinol.

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“…Furthermore, being overweight has been shown to have a detrimental influence on physical health, mental health, and quality of life (Lin, 2019). Environmental and societal development has led to changes in health, agriculture, food and nutrition, marketing, and education, which have resulted in these dietary and physical activity modifications (Gao, 2018). Moreover, the levels of individual characteristics, the intricate nature of childhood obesity, recognizing individual characteristics and the influence of both direct and indirect, and the complex ways in which these experiences interact with each other to influence the child's development, even if the child is not directly involved in them, as contributing factors all contribute to the development of childhood obesity according to Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory and Reifsnider's epidemiology models (Taghizadeh, et al, 2023).…”

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“…However, after Agudo and Gutierrez (2021), compared obese learners with normal students, obese and overweight learners do not appear to perform differently than normal-weight students, but they may be less pleased with life and their health state, have a lower body image, and are more likely to face social isolation and bullying. Obesity is common among Filipinos and is associated with a higher risk of hypertension, and diabetes (Toledano, et al, 2022). Gatillo, et al, 2022 stated that the obesity prevalence in the Philippines has gradually increased, with three out of every ten adult Filipinos being overweight or obese.…”

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Barriers and Coping Strategies among Obese and Overweight Learners: Sequential Explanatory Study

Angeles,

Cruz,

Mendoza

et al. 2024

IJMABER

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his study aims to assess the key barriers to physical activity among overweight and obese adolescents, discovering that the most significant obstacles are a lack of time, different priorities, and a poor perception of one's body. A mixed method sequential explanatory design was used in the study which involves 50 respondents and 8 outliers in one of the public senior high schools in Cluster 1, Division of Pampanga. These findings are consistent with broader research, which shows that time constraints, low motivation, and self-consciousness pose typical challenges for those dealing with weight concerns. Interestingly, the study finds that social support from friends is the preferred coping strategy, implying a preference for emotional comfort over creative solutions. Despite exhibiting good internal problem-solving skills in planning and goal setting, there is a lack of confidence in execution. Furthermore, preferred avoidance coping mechanisms, such as daydreaming and fantasizing, indicate a preference for emotional distance and self-soothing over direct confrontation. The study underlines the value of building self-acceptance and engaging in the present moment as potential alternatives to daydreaming. It also identifies possible issues such as low self-esteem and a desire to escape reality. Notably, overweight and obese learners face different physical and psychological difficulties. The study points out the importance of peer support in coping techniques, as students rely greatly on peers for emotional support, which inspires emotions such as belonging and appreciation. Lastly, learners indicate a stronger willingness to get involved with organized activities such as sports, recognizing the potential benefits of improving physical fitness. It is recommended to further investigate the roles of peer support and sport program and how they affect obese and overweight students. Additionally, it is also recommended to explore the metal health aspects.

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Obesity awareness-insight is inversely associated with body composition and physical activity behaviour in women with obesity at the admission to a lifestyle modification program

Güneş,

Aytutuldu,

Akıncı

2024

J Public Health (Berl.)

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Aim This study was conducted to examine obesity awareness-insight in relation to body composition and physical activity behaviour in women with obesity who were admitted to a lifestyle modification program. Subject and methods Eighty-two participants (age = 38.22 ± 12.49 years) were included. Body composition was assessed. The Obesity Awareness and Insight scale (OASIS), Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire (SBQ), and International Physical Activity Questionnaire–Short Form (IPAQ-SF) were applied. Results The OASIS total score was positively correlated with SBQ and body composition. OASIS “negative outcome awareness” score was negatively correlated with IPAQ-SF moderate physical activity (p < 0.05 for all). OASIS total score and “illness awareness” and “awareness of need for treatment” scores were higher in Class 2 and Class 3 obese participants than in Class 1 participants. Conclusion This study demonstrated that increased obesity awareness-insight correlated with deteriorating body composition and increased sedentary behaviour among women with obesity who were admitted to a lifestyle modification program. Furthermore, awareness of obesity-related adverse outcomes revealed an inverse association with physical activity.

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Obesity Awareness and its Relationship to Sociodemographic Characteristics of Filipino Adults: A Survey among Work-From-Home Employees in Metro Cebu, Philippines

Cited by 3 publications

References 12 publications

Attitudes, weight stigma and misperceptions of weight loss strategies among patients living with obesity in the Lazio Region, Italy

Attitudes, weight stigma and misperceptions of weight loss strategies among patients living with obesity in the Lazio Region, Italy

Barriers and Coping Strategies among Obese and Overweight Learners: Sequential Explanatory Study

Obesity awareness-insight is inversely associated with body composition and physical activity behaviour in women with obesity at the admission to a lifestyle modification program

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