BACKGROUND: Little is known concerning Hispanic @entity1 ' perceptions about the role of the physician in @entity28 management. This study seeks to describe the perspectives of Hispanic @entity1 toward @entity353 , and what they believe their doctor's role should be in the management of @entity28 . METHODS: A cross-sectional study utilizing semi-structured interviews was conducted in a university-based family medicine clinic. Open-ended questions explored beliefs about the relationship between weight and health, previous @entity353 experience, perceptions about the role of the physician in @entity353 , past experiences with their physician, and preferences for how a physician could help facilitate @entity353 . The free recall listing technique was used to elicit responses. Common themes were identified by a group coding process. RESULTS: @entity1 were open to discussion from physicians concerning @entity353 but many had not been approached. They wanted assistance from their doctors in the form of dietician referrals, specific @entity353 goals, and encouragement. @entity1 ' knowledge about the implications of excess weight on health was lacking. CONCLUSION: Hispanic @entity1 want more help and advice from their doctors. General knowledge of the health implications of @entity28 was lacking, indicating a need for more health education by the healthcare team.

Hispanic XXXX Perspectives of the Physician's Role in Obesity Management.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients', 'Patients'] @entity353 :: ('MESH:D015431', 'Disease') :: ['weight loss'] @entity28 :: ('MESH:D009765', 'Disease') :: ['obesity']
@entity1 :: (9606,Species) :: ['Patient']
