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ea0094p70 | Metabolism, Obesity and Diabetes | SFEBES2023

How do healthcare professionals represent obesity and overweight on social media? Exploring the perspective of persons living with the disease

Maher Sean , Finucane Francis , Crotty Michael , Birney Susie , McHugh Joseph , O'Connell Jean , Spooner Muirne

Background: Predictions estimate that the majority of the global population will be living with overweight and obesity by 2035. Due to its widespread use and ability to disseminate information, social media has a potentially prominent role in obesity care and education. Regulatory bodies issue ethical guidance on social media use. However, it is unknown how healthcare professionalsÂ’ (HCP) online activity affects people living with obesity. By exploring th...