Turkish primary care physicians' attitudes and knowledge of obesity and bariatric surgery: a survey study.

Objectives: This survey study attempted to determine Turkish primary care physicians' (PCP) knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of obesity treatment and bariatric surgery. Moreover, the relationship between the duration of practice as a physician, and especially the indications for bariatric surgery and referral to surgery were investigated.

Material And Methods: A survey of 27 questions was administered via social media and the internet using the SurveyMonkey platform.