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Here, we present findings from Indonesia.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      This was a cross-sectional, observational, descriptive survey in PwO (\u226518-year-old) with self-reported body mass index of \u226525 kg\/m\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      and HCPs who spent \u226550% of their time in direct patient care. The survey was conducted between 20 April, 2022 to 11 May, 2022. The questionnaires were approved by the institutional review board as per local regulations.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Findings<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 1,000 PwO and 200 HCPs completed the survey. Notable differences were observed among PwO and HCPs in acknowledging obesity as a chronic disease (54% PwO and 90% HCPs), considering weight loss as PwO responsibility (91% PwO and 17% HCPs) and in agreeing that PwO were motivated to lose weight (76% PwO and 50% HCPs). Almost, two-thirds (67%) of PwO perceived themselves as either overweight or normal weight while only 30% discussed weight with their HCPs in the past five years. Financial concerns (45%) and assuming self-responsibility for weight loss (43%) were cited as the top reasons for not discussing. Only 53% HCPs initiated weight conversations, as they believed that PwO were either not motivated (55%) or not able to lose weight (51%). 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