GP experiences with identifying EDs in people with higher weight

About this study

Research Team

Dr Xochitl de la Piedad Garcia, Charity Lane (psychology honours student)

Institution

The Australian Catholic University

Ethics Approval Number

2025-4301SAP

Funding Source

ACU Department/school funding

Project Start Date

21 July 2025

Project End Date

31 December 2025

Participants

GPs working in Australia.

What is Involved

One-on-one 45 minute interviews between primary author/honours student (Charity Lane) and participants.

Ethics Approval Number

2025-4301SAP

Location

115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy VIC 3065 / interviews are online

Contact Details

Charity Lane, charity.lane@myacu.edu.au, 0402 912 600.


Visit website: acu.edu.au

This study aims to explore the experiences of GPs with identifying EDs in people with higher weight.


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