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January 14, 2026Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism

Changes in how people living with obesity perceive weight‐related discussions with their healthcare professional : Results from the cross‐sectional online ACTION ‐ DK 2022 and 2024 studies

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MBMette BøgelundDansk SprognævnARA. F. RasmussenDansk SprognævnPAPernille Andreassen

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey assesses changing perceptions of weight discussions in obesity treatment settings in Denmark, suggesting ongoing barriers.

Key Points

  • The research aimed to explore how the perceptions of people living with obesity regarding weight-related discussions with healthcare professionals changed from 2022 to 2024.
  • Conducted a cross-sectional online survey among adults living with obesity in Denmark.
  • Included participants from the 2022 Awareness, Care, and Treatment In Obesity maNagement-Denmark survey.
  • Collected data via representative online panels in September to October 2024.
  • Performed adjusted logistic regression models to analyze the data.
  • The proportion of individuals discussing weight with healthcare professionals increased significantly from 38% in 2022 to 58% in 2024.
  • The percentage of participants feeling positive after consultations remained unchanged.
  • 23% of respondents still refrained from discussions due to fear of prejudice, 17% due to past negative experiences, and 46% on the belief that weight management was their responsibility.
  • Positive perceptions of weight discussions were highest among those currently using weight loss medications.

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Bøgelund et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69671985c0d1e3cfbfce8dc2https://doi.org/10.1111/dom.70474
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