Eating behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs that contribute to overweight and obesity among women in Lilongwe City, Malawi: a qualitative study

Eating behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs that contribute to overweight and obesity among women in Lilongwe City, Malawi: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Obesity is increasingly a public health concern in low- and middle-income countries, including Malawi where 36% of women have body mass index in overweight/obese categories in urban areas. Eating behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs are associated with body size, but have not been s...

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Main Authors: Myness Kasanda Ndambo, Alinane Linda Nyondo-Mipando, Chrissie Thakwalakwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Obesity
Overweight
Eating behaviors
Attitudes
Beliefs
Developing countries
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-01811-0

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