Barriers and facilitators to engagement with a weight management intervention in Asian patients with overweight or obesity: a systematic review

Barriers and facilitators to engagement with a weight management intervention in Asian patients with overweight or obesity: a systematic review

The obesity epidemic is a global health concern with Asian countries facing one of the most rapid rises in obesity rates. However, given the underwhelming long-term efficacy of weight loss strategies, especially in Asia, this review aimed to explore barriers and facilitators to weight management of...

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Main Authors: Anand, Vickram Vijay, Zhe, Ethan Lee Cheng, Chin, Yip Han, Lim, Wen Hui, Goh, Rachel Sze Jen, Lin, Chaoxing, Ng, Cheng Han, Kong, Gwyneth, Tay, Phoebe Wen Lin, Devi, Kamala, Muthiah, Mark, Singh, Vijai, Chu, Dinh-Toi, Khoo, Chin Meng, Chan, Mark Y., Dimitriadis, Georgios K., Foo, Roger, Chew, Nicholas W. S.
Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
Subjects:
Science::Medicine
Obesity
Management
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/170693
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Summary:The obesity epidemic is a global health concern with Asian countries facing one of the most rapid rises in obesity rates. However, given the underwhelming long-term efficacy of weight loss strategies, especially in Asia, this review aimed to explore barriers and facilitators to weight management of patients with overweight and obesity in Asia.

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