Weight bias and eating behaviours of persons with overweight and obesity attending a general medical practice in Durban, South Africa
Background: The consequences of obesity for physical health and non-communicable illnesses are well established, but the impact on psychosocial well-being in persons with obesity is much less understood. This study aimed to assess psychosocial constructs such as weight bias affecting the eating beha...
Main Authors: | R. D. Govender, S. Al-Shamsi, D. Regmi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2019-07-01
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Series: | South African Family Practice |
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Online Access: | https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4978 |
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