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September 20, 2025Caribbean Medical JournalOpen Access

Exploring the obesity health beliefs of women in Curaçao: a mixed methods study of women who have given birth at Curaçao Medical Centre

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SWSarah WardNHNurah M. Hammoud

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Overview

Mixed methods reveal obesity risks and sociopsychological factors in Curaçao women, suggesting targeted interventions.

Key Points

  • Barriers to weight management are deeply rooted in the obesogenic environment in Curaçao, affecting health.
  • Participants identified sociopsychological factors, particularly new motherhood challenges, influencing their lifestyle choices.
  • A mixed methods approach provided a comprehensive understanding of factors affecting obesity and weight management.
  • Future programs must integrate education on obesity risks and personalized support strategies for effective outcomes.

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Ward et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d46abb31b076d99fa68043https://doi.org/10.48107/cmj.2025.09.002
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