Obesity bias in primary care providers.
Fam Med
; 46(7): 532-5, 2014.
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| ID: mdl-25058546
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
At the forefront of the obesity epidemic, obesity bias is an under-recognized and widely prevalent barrier to optimal care of the obese patient, even among primary care professionals. Recommendations for the reduction of obesity bias include increasing provider awareness about the complex etiology of obesity and the difficulties obtaining sustainable weight loss.METHODS:
Obesity bias was measured in primary care professionals (n=233) participating in a continuing education program, using the Anti-Fat Attitudes Questionnaire (AFAQ). Three sub-factors, "Fear of Fat," "Willpower," and "Dislike," were evaluated. Participants were divided into three primary care experience groups least experienced (0--9 years, n=67), moderately experienced (10--19 years, n=49), and most experienced (20+ years, n=98). "Fear of Fat" and "Willpower" components were found to be more prevalent than "Dislike"; however, scores on the "Dislike" subscale were highest and significantly more prevalent in the group with the most experience.RESULTS:
Results indicated that more experienced primary care professionals reported greater bias toward obese people than less experienced colleagues.CONCLUSIONS:
Ongoing continuing education that recognizes the wide prevalence of obesity, encourages respect for people of size, and mitigates obesity stigma should be promoted for all providers, particularly those who have been in practice for many years.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Prejuicio
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Atención Primaria de Salud
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Actitud del Personal de Salud
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Obesidad
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
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Prevalence_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Article