ArticleJournal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies2025
Perceptions, Attitudes, Behaviours and Barriers in Obesity Care: Findings from the ACTION-Vietnam Study.
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- Perceptions, Attitudes and Barriers to Obesity Management in Pakistan: Country-Specific Analysis From the ACTION-APAC Study.Diabetes, obesity & metabolism · 2026Article
- Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Healthcare Workers regarding Obesity: A Survey at a Tertiary Hospital in Vietnam.Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies · 2026Article
- Barriers to glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists used for obesity management among the general population in Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia, and their relation to smoking cessation and antidepressants.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Objective: The ACTION Asia Pacific (ACTION-APAC) study was designed to identify the perceptions, attitudes, behaviours and potential barriers to effective obesity management in people with obesity (PwO) and healthcare professionals (HCPs) in nine countries of Southeast Asia. This study represents the findings in Vietnam. Methodology: This cross-sectional, non-interventional study gathered information from Vietnamese PwO (n = 1000) and HCPs (n = 200) via an anonymous online survey between April and May 2022. Results: The majority of PwO (67%) and HCPs (80%) believed that obesity is a chronic disease that profoundly impacts a person's overall health (76% PwO, 81% HCPs). About 58% of PwO agreed that managing weight loss was solely their responsibility. Meanwhile, 76% of HCPs believed they should actively contribute to their patients' weight loss efforts. Most of the PwO (82.7%) had attempted weight loss with an average of four times. PwO and HCPs cited lack of exercise (63% vs. 86%) and lack of motivation (60% vs. 80%) as the principal barriers to weight loss. HCPs cited PwOs' lack of interest (52%) and motivation to lose weight (45%) as top reasons for not discussing weight. Conclusion: The study emphasised raising awareness for obesity management among PwO and HCPs and suggested early weight management conversations with HCPs.
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