Perceptions of Obesity and Treatment Decision‐Making Among Hispanic‐Latino Adults: Barriers to Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Viviane Fornasaro‐Donahue, Ceren Gunsoy, Kathleen J. Melanson · 2026
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Viviane Fornasaro-Donahue leads a 2026 interview study of how Hispanic-Latino adults view obesity and weight-loss surgery. Surgery for severe obesity works well but is used less in this group, despite higher obesity rates. The team held in-depth interviews with fourteen adults in Rhode Island who qualified for the surgery.
Many voiced fear, doubt, and wrong beliefs about the operation, shaped by stigma, culture, and personal values. Most saw surgery as a last resort and worried about complications and long-term effects. Family and friends, not clinicians, were the main source of treatment information. Talks with providers were often brief or vague. Tailored bilingual education and clearer communication could build trust, the authors conclude.
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| CREATOR | Viviane Fornasaro‐Donahue, Ceren Gunsoy, Kathleen J. Melanson |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 44672 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |