Body-image perception and dissatisfaction: acknowledging the sociocultural factors of obesity in South Africa

Key Points

• The central aim is to explore how sociocultural factors influence body-image perception and health awareness among South Africans regarding obesity.
• Assessment of body-image perception among underweight and overweight South Africans.
• Evaluation of understanding of 'normal/healthy' body size.
• Analysis of sociocultural factors affecting perceptions.
• Many individuals misperceive their body size, leading to ignorance of health risks.
• Understanding of what constitutes a 'normal/healthy' body size is low among the population.