Table 1.2.2.

Questions for assessment of KAP regarding obesity in midlife women

Domains	Key questions that can be enquired while initiating clinical management
Knowledge	How can obesity cause health-related complications in midlife women? What are the common menopausal symptoms and how can you manage them? What is the importance of bone health during the menopausal phase? What lifestyle modifications should you incorporate into your daily routine to avoid weight gain?
Attitude	How motivated are you to participate in a weight management program at this stage of your life? How ready are you to change your current dietary and physical activity habits at this point in time? How do you feel about your menopausal health during the transition?
Practice	What are the different food items that you usually consume in a day? What kind of activities do you participate in on a regular day? How do you maintain your bone health? What are common measures that you adopt for the management of menopausal symptoms? How do you cope with emotional distress?

*These questions should be asked as an opportunity to initiate discussion. Healthcare providers should supplement the information received from these questions with appropriate facts through objective diagnosis and assessment, if and when required.