Box 1.
Final version of the questionnaire
| Questionnaire for assessment of KAP of obese individuals about obesity |
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| Knowledge |
| 1. Obesity can be assessed by an entity called BMI |
| a) Definitely |
| b) Probably |
| c) Probably not |
| d) Definitely not |
| e) Don’t know |
| 2. More fat over abdomen is dangerous than overall increase in the distribution of fat in terms of causing increased cardiovascular problems |
| a) Definitely |
| b) Probably |
| c) Probably not |
| d) Definitely not |
| e) Don’t know |
| 3. Obesity is associated with heart diseases, such as heart attack, increased blood pressure, increased cholesterol levels, etc. |
| a) Definitely |
| b) Probably |
| c) Probably not |
| d) Definitely not |
| e) Don’t know |
| 4. Obesity is associated with diabetes |
| a) Definitely |
| b) Probably |
| c) Probably not |
| d) Definitely not |
| e) Don’t know |
| 5. Obesity is associated with osteoarthritis (joint problems) |
| a) Definitely |
| b) Probably |
| c) Probably not |
| d) Definitely not |
| e) Don’t know |
| 6. Fasting/skipping meals is a good way to lose weight |
| a) Definitely |
| b) Probably |
| c) Probably not |
| d) Definitely not |
| e) Don’t know |
| 7. Excess sugar consumption in the form of sweets; additional sugars in coffee/tea/milk etc., is an important risk factor which leads to overweight/obesity |
| a) Definitely |
| b) Probably |
| c) Probably not |
| d) Definitely not |
| e) Don’t know |
| 8. Frequent consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (pepsi/coca-cola/sweetened juices, etc.) leads to weight gain |
| a) Definitely |
| b) Probably |
| c) Probably not |
| d) Definitely not |
| e) Don’t know |
| 9. Frequent fried food consumption (samosa, fries, wafers, etc.) leads to weight gain |
| a) Definitely |
| b) Probably |
| c) Probably not |
| d) Definitely not |
| e) Don’t know |
| 10. Excessive consumption of refined foods (bread/biscuits/momos, etc.) leads to weight gain |
| a) Definitely |
| b) Probably |
| c) Probably not |
| d) Definitely not |
| e) Don’t know |
| 11. Constant stress is a risk factor which leads to weight gain |
| a) Definitely |
| b) Probably |
| c) Probably not |
| d) Definitely not |
| e) Don’t know |
| 12. Regular aerobic exercises, such as running, jogging, swimming, playing outdoor sports, etc., is an important way of losing weight |
| a) Definitely |
| b) Probably |
| c) Probably not |
| d) Definitely not |
| e) Don’t know |
| 13. Anti-obesity drugs are the preferred way of reducing weight |
| a) Definitely |
| b) Probably |
| c) Probably not |
| d) Definitely not |
| e) Don’t know |
| 14. Meal replacers/supplements are a healthy way to lose weight |
| a) Definitely |
| b) Probably |
| c) Probably not |
| d) Definitely not |
| e) Don’t know |
| Attitude |
| 15. I consider myself obese |
| a) Definitely |
| b) Probably |
| c) Probably not |
| d) Definitely not |
| e) Don’t know |
| 16. I consider my current weight to be harmful for my health |
| a) Definitely |
| b) Probably |
| c) Probably not |
| >d) Definitely not |
| e) Don’t know |
| 17. I am motivated to lose weight |
| a) Always |
| b) Very often |
| c) Sometimes |
| d) Rarely |
| e) Never |
| 18. I find it difficult to keep my weight steady |
| a) Always |
| b) Very often |
| c) Sometimes |
| d) Rarely |
| e) Never |
| 19. I consider regular breakfast intake to be a part of healthy lifestyle |
| a) Definitely |
| b) Probably |
| c) Probably not |
| d) Definitely not |
| e) Don’t know |
| 20. I consider small and frequent meals help in weight reduction |
| a) Definitely |
| b) Probably |
| c) Probably not |
| d) Definitely not |
| e) Don’t know |
| 21. I am confident that I would reduce sugars/sweets in my diet |
| a) Extremely confident |
| b) Very confident |
| c) Moderately confident |
| d) Slightly confident |
| e) Not at all confident |
| 22. I am confident that I would avoid fried foods |
| a) Extremely confident |
| b) Very confident |
| c) Moderately confident |
| d) Slightly confident |
| e) Not at all confident |
| 23. I am confident that I would prefer salads/low calorie snacks instead of sweets/fried foods/refined foods in my diet |
| a) Extremely confident |
| b) Very confident |
| c) Moderately confident |
| d) Slightly confident |
| e) Not at all confident |
| 24. I am satisfied of my current physical activity level |
| a) Very satisfied |
| b) Satisfied |
| c) Neither |
| d) Dissatisfied |
| e) Very dissatisfied |
| 25. I am confident that I would do physical activities such as jogging, bicycling, swimming, competitive sports, or any other activity that makes me healthy |
| a) Extremely confident |
| b) Very confident |
| c) Moderately confident |
| d) Slightly confident |
| e) Not at all confident |
| 26. I am confident that I would engage in some sort of household activities when I am free |
| a) Extremely confident |
| b) Very confident |
| c) Moderately confident |
| d) Slightly confident |
| e) Not at all confident |
| 27. I am confident that I would use stairs instead of lift |
| a) Extremely confident |
| b) Very confident |
| c) Moderately confident |
| d) Slightly confident |
| e) Not at all confident |
| 28. I am confident that I would go to nearby places by walk |
| a) Extremely confident |
| b) Very confident |
| c) Moderately confident |
| d) Slightly confident |
| e) Not at all confident |
| 29. I feel sad/depressed considering that I am obese/overweight |
| a) Always |
| b) Very often |
| c) Sometimes |
| d) Rarely |
| e) Never |
| Practice |
| 30. I add additional sugars in my coffee/tea/buttermilk |
| a) Always |
| b) Very often |
| c) Sometimes |
| d) Rarely |
| e) Never |
| 31. I take sweet dish after meals |
| a) Always |
| b) Very often |
| c) Sometimes |
| d) Rarely |
| e) Never |
| 32. I use helpers for my household activities |
| a) Always |
| b) Very often |
| c) Sometimes |
| d) Rarely |
| e) Never |
| 33. I eat in response to stress |
| a) All the time |
| b) Most often |
| c) Some of the time |
| d) Seldom |
| e) Never |
| 34. I drink sugar sweetened beverages |
| a) Never |
| b) Rarely |
| c) 1-2/week |
| d) 2-3/week |
| e)>3/week |
| 35. I consume fried foods |
| a) Never |
| b) Rarely |
| c) 1-2/week |
| >d) 2-3/week |
| e) >3/week |
| 36. How often do you take three major meals and two minor meals in a week? |
| a) All 7 days a week |
| b) 5-6 times a week |
| c) 3-4 times a week |
| d) Once a week |
| e) Never |
| 37. Apart from the three major meals and two minor meals, how many snacks do you usually consume in a day? |
| a) 0 |
| b) 1 |
| c) 2 |
| d) 3 |
| e) More than 3 |
| 38. I include fruits/salads in my diet |
| a) More than once a day |
| b) 4-6 times a week |
| c) 1-3 times a week |
| d) Once in 15 days |
| e) Never |
| 39. How frequently do you exercise? |
| a) Everyday |
| b) 4-6 times/week |
| c) 1-3 times/week |
| d) Once a month |
| e) Never |
| 40. For how long do you exercise in a day? |
| a) Not at all |
| b) <15 mins |
| c) 15-30 mins |
| d) 30-60 mins |
| e) >60 mins |
| 41. I consult my doctor/dietitian for weight reduction |
| a) Always |
| b) Very often |
| c) Sometimes |
| d) Rarely |
| e) Never |
| 42. Which of the following statements best applies to you. |
| a) I currently exercise regularly and have done so for more than 6 months |
| b) In the last 6 months I have started exercising regularly |
| c) I currently exercise but not regularly |
| d) I currently do not exercise and intend to start regular exercise in the next 6 months |
| e) I currently do not exercise and do not intend to start regular exercise in next 6 months |