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Clinical Features - Original Research

Implications of differing attitudes and experiences between providers and persons with obesity: results of the national ACTION study

Michelle LookSan Diego Sports Medicine and Family Health, San Diego, CA, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Ronette L. KolotkinQuality of Life Consulting, Durham, NC, USA;Department of Community and Family Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA;Faculty of Health Studies, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Førde, Norway;Førde Hospital Trust, Førde, Norway;Morbid Obesity Centre, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, NorwayView further author information
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Nikhil V DhurandharNutritional Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USAView further author information
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Joseph NadglowskiObesity Action Coalition, Tampa, FL, USAView further author information
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Boris SteveninNovo Nordisk Inc., Plainsboro, NJ, USAView further author information
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Angela GoldenNP from Home, LLC., Munds Park, AZ, USAView further author information
Pages 357-365 | Received 09 Jan 2019, Accepted 15 May 2019, Published online: 03 Jun 2019

Figures & data

Table 1. Sample characteristics (unweighted).

Figure 1. Attitudes Towards Weight Loss. All PwO (n = 3,008), All HCPs (n = 606); PwO = People with Obesity, HCP = Healthcare Provider.

Figure 1. Attitudes Towards Weight Loss. All PwO (n = 3,008), All HCPs (n = 606); PwO = People with Obesity, HCP = Healthcare Provider.

Figure 2. Weight Loss Actions and Intentions. All PwO (n = 3,008); PwO = People with Obesity.

Figure 2. Weight Loss Actions and Intentions. All PwO (n = 3,008); PwO = People with Obesity.

Table 2. Perception of current weight compared to obesity class.

Figure 3. PwO Attitudes toward Weight Discussions with HCPs. All PwO who have discussed being overweight/losing weight with their provider (n = 2,185); PwO = People with Obesity, HCP = Healthcare Provider.

Figure 3. PwO Attitudes toward Weight Discussions with HCPs. All PwO who have discussed being overweight/losing weight with their provider (n = 2,185); PwO = People with Obesity, HCP = Healthcare Provider.

Figure 4. Feelings After Discussion about Weight with HCP. All PwO who have discussed being overweight/losing weight with their provider (n = 2,185); PwO = People with Obesity, HCP = Healthcare Provider.

Figure 4. Feelings After Discussion about Weight with HCP. All PwO who have discussed being overweight/losing weight with their provider (n = 2,185); PwO = People with Obesity, HCP = Healthcare Provider.

Figure 5. How Weight is Discussed. All PwO who have discussed being overweight/losing weight with their provider (n = 2,185) and All HCPs (n = 606); PwO = People with Obesity, HCP = Healthcare Provider.

Figure 5. How Weight is Discussed. All PwO who have discussed being overweight/losing weight with their provider (n = 2,185) and All HCPs (n = 606); PwO = People with Obesity, HCP = Healthcare Provider.

Figure 6. Treatments Discussed with HCPs. All PwO who have discussed being overweight/losing weight with their provider (n = 2,185); PwO = People with Obesity.

Figure 6. Treatments Discussed with HCPs. All PwO who have discussed being overweight/losing weight with their provider (n = 2,185); PwO = People with Obesity.

Table 3. Obesity treatment guidelines and resource guide.

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