SEP 7, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE
Self-perceived body image and its influence on weight management among adults in South Africa
South African Medical Journal
Cross-sectional observational study with associations only; no intervention tested, no comparator group, and findings are descriptive of perception gaps rather than causal mechanisms or treatment effects.
Reported
Obesity prevalence in women51.2%
Obesity prevalence in men15.9%
Metabolic syndrome prevalence in…49.9%