Weight stigma in maternity care: women’s experiences and care providers’ attitudes
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Weight stigma is pervasive in Western society and in healthcare settings, and has a negative impact on victims’ psychological and physical health. In the context of an increasing focus on the management of overweight and obese women...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2013-01-01
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| Series: | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth |
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| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/13/19 |