A Survey of Healthcare Professionals’ Treatment of Patients with Eating Disorders and Obesity in Saudi Arabia, and the Availability of Specialised Resources

Over the last few decades, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has experienced rapid socio-cultural changes caused by accelerating economy Arabian Gulf region. This was associated with major in food choices and eating habits, which became progressively more “Westernized”. Such a “nutritional transition” been claimed to be responsible for rising rates overweight obesity recently observed among population. The prevalence adults is 24.7% 2020. However, roles psychology management assessment metabolic surgery are not clear. study aims identify number referrals Eating Disorders (ED) obesity, level availability ED specialists as reported healthcare staff, use mental health services treating EDs obesity. A total 15 SA were surveyed 123 questionnaires completed professionals.