ArticleInternational journal of preventive medicine2019
Higher Physician Body Mass Index is Associated with Increased Weight Bias in an Arab Country with High Prevalence of Obesity.
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- Systematic Review: Association Between Physicians' Clinical Experience and Quality of Care and Patient Outcomes.Journal of general internal medicine · 2026Pooled it
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- Normal Weight Obesity: Role of apoB and Insulin Sensitivity in Predicting Future Cardiovascular Risk.International journal of preventive medicine · 2022Article
- Interaction of Cry1 Gene Polymorphisms and Dominant Food Patterns on Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of preventive medicine · 2022Article
- Adolescent eating behaviors in the UAE: Time to intervene.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2021Article
- Comparison of the Effect of Milk and Pistachio Snacks on Anthropometric Indices in Overweight or Obese Women: A Randomized Crossover Trial.International journal of preventive medicine · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundObesity is a worldwide problem. The Arab world, and particularly the Middle East, has witnessed a recent dramatic rise in obesity and obesity-related diseases. Yet, little is known about physician attitudes toward or management of obesity in this region of the world. The purpose of this study is to explore physician perceptions and attitudes toward obesity in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
methodsA cross-sectional, self-administered anonymous survey of primary care physicians was performed between December 2015 and January 2017 at academic medical centers in the UAE.
resultsA total of 573 of 698 physicians (82% response rate) completed the survey. Thirty-seven percent of respondents met body mass index (BMI) criteria for overweight and 12% for obesity. Physicians had sufficient knowledge but lacked training in obesity management. Physician subspecialty impacted knowledge with internal medicine physicians showing better obesity knowledge (Chi-square 392, df 210,
conclusionsAlthough our study did not find significant weight bias, negative attitudes were directly correlated with physician BMI, a significant concern as half of physicians surveyed reported BMIs consistent with overweight and obesity.
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