Obesity counseling in obstetrics and gynecology: provider perceptions and barriers

• Main Authors: Sarah P. Huepenbecker (Author), Leping Wan (Author), Andrea Leon (Author), Diane Rosen (Author), John Hoff (Author), Lindsay M. Kuroki (Author), Katherine C. Fuh (Author), Matthew A. Powell (Author), David G. Mutch (Author), Graham A. Colditz (Author), Andrea R. Hagemann (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2019-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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To determine how obstetricians and gynecologists (OB/GYNs) perceive the gynecologic health effects of obesity and to identify perceived obstacles to counseling. OB/GYNs with 3 St. Louis health systems were emailed a 46-question survey regarding physicians' role in counseling women on the health...