This guideline update reflects substantial advances in the epidemiology, determinants,
pathophysiology, assessment, prevention and treatment of obesity, and shifts the focus of obesity …

Objective To adapt the 5 As model in order to provide primary care practitioners with a
framework for obesity counseling. Sources of information A systematic literature search of …

In this research, we examined the experiences of individuals living with obesity, the perceptions
of health care providers, and the role of social, institutional, and political structures in the …

In this research, we explored the psychological, emotional, and social experiences of
individuals living with obesity, and perceptions of health care providers. We conducted a …

International guidelines recommend women with an overweight or obese body mass index (BMI)
aim to reduce their body weight prior to conception to minimize the risk of adverse …

Objective To understand current gestational weight gain (GWG) counselling practices of
healthcare providers, and the relationships between practices, knowledge and attitudes. Design …

Background: Behavioral science is now being integrated into diabetes self-management
interventions. However, the challenge that presents itself is how to translate these knowledge …

Background Patient-centred interventions to help patients with multimorbidity have had
mixed results. Aim To assess the effectiveness of a provider-created, patient-centred, multi-…

Background Recent research has shown that pregnant individuals experience weight
stigma throughout gestation, including negative comments and judgement associated with …

Background. The management of a child presenting with obesity in a primary care setting can
be viewed as a multi-step behavioral process with many perceived and actual barriers for …