Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 26, 2026

Acupoint Catgut Embedding Therapy for Abdominal Obesity Treatment
Published on: November 22, 2024
Attitudes and perceptions of the general public on obesity and its treatment options in Singapore
Phong Ching Lee1, Sonali Ganguly1, Hong Chang Tan1
1Obesity and Metabolic Unit, Bowyer Block A Level 1, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608, Singapore; Department of Endocrinology, Singapore General Hospital, 20 College Rd., Singapore 169856, Singapore.
Abstract:
Data on attitudes and perceptions towards obesity are lacking in Asia. Participants who attended an obesity public forum were surveyed concerning obesity and its treatment options. Although obesity is generally accepted as a disease with biological underpinnings such as hormonal imbalances and slow metabolic rate, it is also regarded as an issue of personal responsibility. 65.1% believed that weight-loss medications are dangerous. 20.6% thought that pharmacotherapy is effective for weight loss, whereas 41.1% were unsure. Most believed that bariatric surgery could improve health (81.9%) and diabetes control (74.0%) although 64.1% were unsure of its risks.
More Related Videos
06:39Electroencephalographic, Heart Rate, and Galvanic Skin Response Assessment for an Advertising Perception Study: Application to Antismoking Public Service Announcements
Published on: August 28, 2017
05:10Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report
Published on: May 30, 2025
Related Concept Videos
Attitudes
Subliminal Perception
Factors Affecting Perception
An illustrative example of a perceptual set is the scenario where an airline pilot told...
Obesity
Perception
Bottom-up processing begins at the sensory level, where receptors detect external environmental stimuli. These could include the tactile sensation of...
Gestalt Principles of Perception