Exploring Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists Usage Among Non‐Diabetic Healthcare Providers: A Cross‐Sectional Multi‐Country Study

<h3>Background and Aim</h3><p dir="ltr">Glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonists (GLP‐1RAs) were initially developed for type 2 diabetes but have gained widespread use for weight management, including among non‐diabetic individuals. This study aimed to estimate the preva...

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المؤلف الرئيسي: Abdulqadir J. Nashwan (11659453) (author)
مؤلفون آخرون: Hana J. Abukhadijah (22045418) (author), Vidusha Karavadi (19817732) (author), Ibrahim Aqtam (20933957) (author), Anas Ibraheem (22047821) (author), Prakash Palanivelu (22467133) (author), Mahmoud A. Khedr (22467136) (author), Abdulkarim O. Agga (22467139) (author), Obaid Ur Rehman (6555554) (author), Eeshal Fatima (18255772) (author), Mohammad A. Abu Asal (21186815) (author), Rana Abutaima (15333009) (author), Marwa M. Shaban (21363290) (author), Mostafa Shaban (18000132) (author), Muna Barakat (9904683) (author), Nasser M. Aldosari (21186821) (author), Albara M. Alomari (19552822) (author), Adham A. Aljariri (14777449) (author), Nabeel F. Al‐Lobaney (21186824) (author), Mutaz I. Othman (21186827) (author), Ahmad A. Abujaber (14586054) (author), Kholoud Bastaki (18434094) (author)
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Vidusha Karavadi (19817732)
Ibrahim Aqtam (20933957)
Anas Ibraheem (22047821)
Prakash Palanivelu (22467133)
Mahmoud A. Khedr (22467136)
Abdulkarim O. Agga (22467139)
Obaid Ur Rehman (6555554)
Eeshal Fatima (18255772)
Mohammad A. Abu Asal (21186815)
Rana Abutaima (15333009)
Marwa M. Shaban (21363290)
Mostafa Shaban (18000132)
Muna Barakat (9904683)
Nasser M. Aldosari (21186821)
Albara M. Alomari (19552822)
Adham A. Aljariri (14777449)
Nabeel F. Al‐Lobaney (21186824)
Mutaz I. Othman (21186827)
Ahmad A. Abujaber (14586054)
Kholoud Bastaki (18434094)
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Hana J. Abukhadijah (22045418)
Vidusha Karavadi (19817732)
Ibrahim Aqtam (20933957)
Anas Ibraheem (22047821)
Prakash Palanivelu (22467133)
Mahmoud A. Khedr (22467136)
Abdulkarim O. Agga (22467139)
Obaid Ur Rehman (6555554)
Eeshal Fatima (18255772)
Mohammad A. Abu Asal (21186815)
Rana Abutaima (15333009)
Marwa M. Shaban (21363290)
Mostafa Shaban (18000132)
Muna Barakat (9904683)
Nasser M. Aldosari (21186821)
Albara M. Alomari (19552822)
Adham A. Aljariri (14777449)
Nabeel F. Al‐Lobaney (21186824)
Mutaz I. Othman (21186827)
Ahmad A. Abujaber (14586054)
Kholoud Bastaki (18434094)
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dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Abdulqadir J. Nashwan (11659453)
Hana J. Abukhadijah (22045418)
Vidusha Karavadi (19817732)
Ibrahim Aqtam (20933957)
Anas Ibraheem (22047821)
Prakash Palanivelu (22467133)
Mahmoud A. Khedr (22467136)
Abdulkarim O. Agga (22467139)
Obaid Ur Rehman (6555554)
Eeshal Fatima (18255772)
Mohammad A. Abu Asal (21186815)
Rana Abutaima (15333009)
Marwa M. Shaban (21363290)
Mostafa Shaban (18000132)
Muna Barakat (9904683)
Nasser M. Aldosari (21186821)
Albara M. Alomari (19552822)
Adham A. Aljariri (14777449)
Nabeel F. Al‐Lobaney (21186824)
Mutaz I. Othman (21186827)
Ahmad A. Abujaber (14586054)
Kholoud Bastaki (18434094)
dc.date.none.fl_str_mv 2025-04-23T09:00:00Z
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Medical biochemistry and metabolomics
Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences
cross‐sectional study
GLP‐1 receptor agonists
healthcare providers
obesity
weight management
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description <h3>Background and Aim</h3><p dir="ltr">Glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonists (GLP‐1RAs) were initially developed for type 2 diabetes but have gained widespread use for weight management, including among non‐diabetic individuals. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of GLP‐1RA use, describe usage patterns, and explore healthcare providers' (HCPs) perceptions of their efficacy and safety.</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">A cross‐sectional study was conducted among 657 HCPs from 10 countries using a structured online survey between September and December 2023. Convenience sampling was employed, statistical analyses were performed using STATA 17. Associations between demographic characteristics and perceptions of GLP‐1RAs were analyzed using the chi‐square test.</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Among 657 HCPs, 59.2% were female and 40.8% were male, with a median age of 36.0 years (IQR: 29.0–44.0) and a median BMI of 26.7 (IQR: 23.8–30.7). Among professional groups, nurses accounted for 44.7%, followed by physicians (36.2%) and allied health professionals (18.7%). Semaglutide (45.7%, 95% CI: 41.8%−49.5%) was the most commonly used GLP‐1RA, followed by Liraglutide (36.9%, 95% CI: 33.2%−40.8%). Other GLP‐1RAs were used less frequently, including Dulaglutide (17.0%, 95% CI: 14.2%−20.1%), Exenatide (14.1%, 95% CI: 11.5%−17.0%), Albiglutide (7.0%, 95% CI: 5.1%−9.2%), and Lixisenatide (8.5%, 95% CI: 6.5%−10.9%. Regarding perceived safety, 68.6% considered GLP‐1RAs safe. Safety perceptions were significantly associated with educational level (<i>p</i> = 0.022), with participants holding higher degrees being more likely to perceive GLP‐1RAs as unsafe (18.3%) compared to those with a bachelor's degree or lower (10.8%). No associations were found with age (<i>p</i> = 0.487), sex (<i>p</i> = 0.729), or BMI (<i>p</i> = 0.089). Similarly, 73.5% of participants considered GLP‐1RAs effective for perceived efficacy. No associations were found with sex (<i>p</i> = 0.663) or BMI (<i>p</i> = 0.446). Older participants (<i>p</i> = 0.011) and those with higher education (<i>p</i> = 0.006) were more likely to perceive GLP‐1RAs as ineffective.</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">This study provides the first prevalence estimate of GLP‐1RA use among HCPs and GLP1‐Ras users and explores the associations between demographic characteristics and perceptions of safety and efficacy. The findings highlight the self‐prescribing practices of these medications for weight management and underscore the need for appropriate monitoring to avoid potential health risks.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Health Science Reports<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70638" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70638</a></p>
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spelling Exploring Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists Usage Among Non‐Diabetic Healthcare Providers: A Cross‐Sectional Multi‐Country StudyAbdulqadir J. Nashwan (11659453)Hana J. Abukhadijah (22045418)Vidusha Karavadi (19817732)Ibrahim Aqtam (20933957)Anas Ibraheem (22047821)Prakash Palanivelu (22467133)Mahmoud A. Khedr (22467136)Abdulkarim O. Agga (22467139)Obaid Ur Rehman (6555554)Eeshal Fatima (18255772)Mohammad A. Abu Asal (21186815)Rana Abutaima (15333009)Marwa M. Shaban (21363290)Mostafa Shaban (18000132)Muna Barakat (9904683)Nasser M. Aldosari (21186821)Albara M. Alomari (19552822)Adham A. Aljariri (14777449)Nabeel F. Al‐Lobaney (21186824)Mutaz I. Othman (21186827)Ahmad A. Abujaber (14586054)Kholoud Bastaki (18434094)Biomedical and clinical sciencesMedical biochemistry and metabolomicsPharmacology and pharmaceutical sciencescross‐sectional studyGLP‐1 receptor agonistshealthcare providersobesityweight management<h3>Background and Aim</h3><p dir="ltr">Glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonists (GLP‐1RAs) were initially developed for type 2 diabetes but have gained widespread use for weight management, including among non‐diabetic individuals. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of GLP‐1RA use, describe usage patterns, and explore healthcare providers' (HCPs) perceptions of their efficacy and safety.</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">A cross‐sectional study was conducted among 657 HCPs from 10 countries using a structured online survey between September and December 2023. Convenience sampling was employed, statistical analyses were performed using STATA 17. Associations between demographic characteristics and perceptions of GLP‐1RAs were analyzed using the chi‐square test.</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Among 657 HCPs, 59.2% were female and 40.8% were male, with a median age of 36.0 years (IQR: 29.0–44.0) and a median BMI of 26.7 (IQR: 23.8–30.7). Among professional groups, nurses accounted for 44.7%, followed by physicians (36.2%) and allied health professionals (18.7%). Semaglutide (45.7%, 95% CI: 41.8%−49.5%) was the most commonly used GLP‐1RA, followed by Liraglutide (36.9%, 95% CI: 33.2%−40.8%). Other GLP‐1RAs were used less frequently, including Dulaglutide (17.0%, 95% CI: 14.2%−20.1%), Exenatide (14.1%, 95% CI: 11.5%−17.0%), Albiglutide (7.0%, 95% CI: 5.1%−9.2%), and Lixisenatide (8.5%, 95% CI: 6.5%−10.9%. Regarding perceived safety, 68.6% considered GLP‐1RAs safe. Safety perceptions were significantly associated with educational level (<i>p</i> = 0.022), with participants holding higher degrees being more likely to perceive GLP‐1RAs as unsafe (18.3%) compared to those with a bachelor's degree or lower (10.8%). No associations were found with age (<i>p</i> = 0.487), sex (<i>p</i> = 0.729), or BMI (<i>p</i> = 0.089). Similarly, 73.5% of participants considered GLP‐1RAs effective for perceived efficacy. No associations were found with sex (<i>p</i> = 0.663) or BMI (<i>p</i> = 0.446). Older participants (<i>p</i> = 0.011) and those with higher education (<i>p</i> = 0.006) were more likely to perceive GLP‐1RAs as ineffective.</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">This study provides the first prevalence estimate of GLP‐1RA use among HCPs and GLP1‐Ras users and explores the associations between demographic characteristics and perceptions of safety and efficacy. The findings highlight the self‐prescribing practices of these medications for weight management and underscore the need for appropriate monitoring to avoid potential health risks.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Health Science Reports<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70638" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70638</a></p>2025-04-23T09:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1002/hsr2.70638https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Exploring_Glucagon_Like_Peptide_1_Receptor_Agonists_Usage_Among_Non_Diabetic_Healthcare_Providers_A_Cross_Sectional_Multi_Country_Study/30405877CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/304058772025-04-23T09:00:00Z
spellingShingle Exploring Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists Usage Among Non‐Diabetic Healthcare Providers: A Cross‐Sectional Multi‐Country Study
Abdulqadir J. Nashwan (11659453)
Biomedical and clinical sciences
Medical biochemistry and metabolomics
Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences
cross‐sectional study
GLP‐1 receptor agonists
healthcare providers
obesity
weight management
status_str publishedVersion
title Exploring Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists Usage Among Non‐Diabetic Healthcare Providers: A Cross‐Sectional Multi‐Country Study
title_full Exploring Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists Usage Among Non‐Diabetic Healthcare Providers: A Cross‐Sectional Multi‐Country Study
title_fullStr Exploring Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists Usage Among Non‐Diabetic Healthcare Providers: A Cross‐Sectional Multi‐Country Study
title_full_unstemmed Exploring Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists Usage Among Non‐Diabetic Healthcare Providers: A Cross‐Sectional Multi‐Country Study
title_short Exploring Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists Usage Among Non‐Diabetic Healthcare Providers: A Cross‐Sectional Multi‐Country Study
title_sort Exploring Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists Usage Among Non‐Diabetic Healthcare Providers: A Cross‐Sectional Multi‐Country Study
topic Biomedical and clinical sciences
Medical biochemistry and metabolomics
Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences
cross‐sectional study
GLP‐1 receptor agonists
healthcare providers
obesity
weight management