Is Obesity a Cause for Shame? Weight Bias and Stigma among Physicians, Dietitians, and Other Healthcare Professionals in Poland—A Cross-Sectional Study

Is Obesity a Cause for Shame? Weight Bias and Stigma among Physicians, Dietitians, and Other Healthcare Professionals in Poland—A Cross-Sectional Study

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 surveye...

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Main Authors: Alicja Baska, Karolina Świder, Wojciech Stefan Zgliczyński, Karolina Kłoda, Agnieszka Mastalerz-Migas, Mateusz Babicki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
weight bias
stigma
obesity
overweight
healthcare professionals
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/7/999

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