Table 2 Staff's conceptions of encounters with patients with obesity in primary health care.

Organisational

Adequate primary health care

Overweight needs to be prioritised

80

1-7,9-20

Lack of distinct guidelines and evidence

70

3-5,7-11,14-20

Overweight not our responsibility

50

1,3-9,11-17,19

Continuity and long-term support

31

1,3-5,8,10,11,13,14,16-20

Co-operate for knowledge-based care

27

1,2,4-7,10,12,14-16,18

Staff

Promoting lifestyle change

Small steps and realistic goals

99

1,3-20

Raise awareness

67

1,3-8,10-20

Individually based solutions

55

1,3-6,8-11,13-15,17-20

Facilitate motivation

53

2-16,18-20

Need for competency

Respectful encounters

53

2-6,8,10-15,17-20

Staff with active interest

43

2-17,19,20

Knowledge about diet and counselling

39

1-5,7-10,12-19

Patient

Adherence to new habits

Overcome deep-seated habits

69

1-3,5-13,15-20

Psychological and medical barriers

43

1,2,5,7-15,17-19

Socio-cultural barriers

27

1,2,6-8,11-15,18-20

Understanding patient attitudes

Motivation to change

131

1-20

Evasive behaviour

73

1-4,6-18,20

Trusting in care

64

1,3-7,9-13,15-20

Lack of self-confidence

17

2,6,8,10,14,15,19