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Coping with the Stress of Obesity

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Coping with chronic disease, such as obesity, is central to effective management. Coping skills enhancement, therefore, should be made part of obesity therapy. The AEIOU model, coupled with the five Bad Bs and five Positive Ps, allows health care professionals to integrate coping skills enhancement in routine care. Analysis and elimination of negative coping mechanisms, initiation and integration of positive skills, ongoing observation and use of opportunities for optimization, and upgradation of one's understanding, allow enhancement of coping skills. This should be considered standard of care in all obesity management programmes.

Source: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

DOI: 10.47391/jpma.25-55

Authors: Sanjay Kalra, Komal Verma, Ashok Kumar, Nitin Kapoor

Institutions: Chandigarh University, Bharti Hospital, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Christian Medical College, Vellore

Language: English

Topic: Obesity and Health Practices

Subfield: Pharmacy

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650