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Perceptions of body size, obesity threat and the willingness to lose weight among black South African adults

A qualitative study

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ID15368298
AutoresKufre Okop (0000-0002-0841-4588, University of the Western Cape, autor correspondente), Kufre Joseph Okop, Ferdinand C Mukumbang (0000-0003-1441-2172, University of the Western Cape), Thubelihle Mathole (University of the Western Cape), Norman Levitt (0000-0001-6480-8066, University of Cape Town), Naomi Levitt, Thandi Puoane (0000-0001-8871-9260, University of the Western Cape)
Ano2016
Volume16
Fascículo1
Páginas365-365
Data de publicação2016-04-29
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
EditoraBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-016-3028-7
PMID27129700
OpenAlexW2342455706
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas29
Referências citadas37

Low perception of threat of obesity to health particularly among overweight women in this community indicates a considerable challenge to obesity control. Community health education and promotion programmes that increase awareness about the risk associated with overweight, and improve the motivation for physical activity and maintenance of optimal body weight are needed

Biostatistics · Body mass index · Disease · Environmental health · Focus group · Obesity · Overweight · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Public health · Qualitative research · Thematic analysis · Demography · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Medicine · Obesity and Health Practices · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Gerontology · Internal Medicine

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Intervalo de citações2016 - 2025 (10)
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