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Is Obesity a Cause for Shame? Weight Bias and Stigma among Physicians, Dietitians, and Other Healthcare Professionals in Poland-A Cross-Sectional Study.
Baska, Alicja; Swider, Karolina; Zgliczynski, Wojciech Stefan; Kloda, Karolina; Mastalerz-Migas, Agnieszka; Babicki, Mateusz.
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  • Baska A; Department of Lifestyle Medicine, School of Public Health, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland.
  • Swider K; Polish Society of Lifestyle Medicine, 00-382 Warsaw, Poland.
  • Zgliczynski WS; NZOZ Biogenes, 53-224 Wroclaw, Poland.
  • Kloda K; Department of Lifestyle Medicine, School of Public Health, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland.
  • Mastalerz-Migas A; Polish Society of Lifestyle Medicine, 00-382 Warsaw, Poland.
  • Babicki M; MEDFIT Karolina Kloda, 70-240 Szczecin, Poland.
Nutrients ; 16(7)2024 Mar 29.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38613032
ABSTRACT
Weight bias and weight stigma pose significant challenges in healthcare, particularly affecting obesity management practices and patient care quality. Our study evaluates their prevalence and impact among healthcare professionals in Poland. Using the Fat Phobia Scale and custom questions, we surveyed 686 professionals via Computer-Assisted Web Interview (CAWI). Results reveal a moderate level of explicit weight bias (mean score 3.60 ± 0.57), with significant variations across professional groups physicians (3.70 ± 0.48), dietitians (3.51 ± 0.48), and others (3.44 ± 0.77). Common feelings towards individuals with obesity include willingness to help (57.0%) and compassion (37.8%), yet 29.9% perceive obesity as shameful. The results also vary depending on the respondent's sex or BMI. These findings underscore the need for evidence-based interventions to mitigate weight stigma and enhance understanding of obesity among healthcare professionals.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Médicos / Nutricionistas / Preconceito de Peso Limite: Humans País/Região como assunto: Europa Idioma: En Revista: Nutrients Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Polônia País de publicação: CH / SUIZA / SUÍÇA / SWITZERLAND

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Médicos / Nutricionistas / Preconceito de Peso Limite: Humans País/Região como assunto: Europa Idioma: En Revista: Nutrients Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Polônia País de publicação: CH / SUIZA / SUÍÇA / SWITZERLAND