Stigma Toward Bariatric Surgery in the Netherlands, France, and the United Kingdom: Protocol for a Cross-cultural Mixed Methods Study

BackgroundBariatric surgery is an effective procedure for the treatment of obesity. Despite this, only 0.1% to 2% of eligible individuals undergo surgery worldwide. The stigma surrounding surgery might be a reason for this. Thus far, no research has systematically studied the...

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Main Authors: Franshelis K Garcia, Kirsten T Verkooijen, Esther J Veen, Bob C Mulder, Maria A Koelen, Eric J Hazebroek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2022-04-01
Series:JMIR Research Protocols
Online Access:https://www.researchprotocols.org/2022/4/e36753