The Role of GPs in Weight Management
Author Information
Author(s): Tham Marlene, Young Doris
Primary Institution: University of Melbourne
Hypothesis
Why are patients not engaging with their GPs for weight management?
Conclusion
Patients do not trust their GPs for weight management and prefer other health professionals.
Supporting Evidence
- 74% of patients were not likely to bring up weight management with their GP.
- 70% of participants believed their GP had a role in managing their weight.
- Only 14% of patients were told by their GP to lose weight.
Takeaway
Many people who are overweight or obese don't talk to their doctors about it because they don't think their doctors can help.
Methodology
Participants completed a self-administered questionnaire and had physical measurements taken to determine weight status.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data and limited sample size.
Limitations
The study was limited to three general practices and may not be generalizable to a wider population.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 17 to 64, with a mix of genders and obesity-related co-morbidities.
Statistical Information
P-Value
< 0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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