Introduction: Obesity is an increasingly common problem, and general prac￾titioners need to be involved in its management. This study aims to assess the
knowledge, attitudes and practices of general practitioners in Ouagadougou,
Burkina Faso. Methodology: The cross-sectional survey was carried out be￾tween September 16 and October 15, 2024, involving general practitioners reg￾istered with the Medical Council. A structured questionnaire, previously
tested, was sent by email and re-sent to maximize participation. Data analysis
was performed using SPSS software. Results: Of 424 physicians contacted, 121
participated. The vast majority (97.5%) of doctors recognized the influence of
obesity on women’s sexual and reproductive health, with 89.3% identifying
potential disorders. However, only 28.1% actively sought to detect these dis￾orders in their patients. Surprisingly, 96.6% of doctors referred their patients
to specialists for sexual problems, mainly gynecologists. What’s more, only
30.6% broach the subject of contraception. Reasons for this reluctance include
the taboo nature of the subject and the lack of comfort in discussing it. Con￾clusion: The study reveals a good knowledge of the impact of obesity on sexual
health, but there is a reluctance on the part of GPs to broach these subjects in
consultation. Targeted training is essential to improve communication be￾tween doctors and obese patients.

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices, Obesity, Sexual and Reproductive Health