Sequentially mediated effects of weight-related self-stigma and psychological distress in the association between perceived weight stigma and food addiction among Taiwanese univers... by Po-Ching Huang, Chiu-Hsiang Lee, Mark D. Griffiths, Kerry S. O’Brien, Yi-Ching Lin, Wan Ying Gan, Wai Chuen Poon, Ching-Hsia Hung, Kuo-Hsin Lee, Chung-Ying Lin

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The obesity is a disease by Sociedad Argentina de Diabetes, Sociedad Argentina de Nutrición, Sociedad Argentina de Cirugía de la Obesidad, Sociedad Argentina de Obesidad y Trastornos Alimentarios, Sociedad Argentina de Cardiología, Sociedad Argentina de Endocrinología y Metabolismo, Sociedad Argentina de Medicina, Sociedad Argentina de Hipertensión Arterial, Federación Argentina de Cardiología

“…It also has the fundamental characteristic of being socially stigmatizing. In this sense, community education is a priority to improve public understanding of obesity as a chronic disease and the risks of stigma attached to it. …”
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Community‐based care needs for adults with class III obesity before and after tertiary weight management: An exploratory study by Jillian Termaat, Milan K. Piya, Kate A. McBride

“…Four themes were identified: the importance of accountability and motivation to maintain weight‐loss/health gains; limitations within community‐based obesity management for those with severe obesity; perspectives on structured community programs for patients transitioning into/out of tertiary WMPs; and impact of mental health, stigma, and social isolation on engagement with community‐based services. …”
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The associations between relative and absolute body mass index with mortality rate based on predictions from stigma theory by Gregory Pavela, Nengjun Yi, Luis M. Mestre, Stella Lartey, Pengcheng Xun, David B. Allison

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Effect of Weight Self-Stigma on Quality of Life and Dietary Habits among Adult Students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Alanoud Aladel, Badeeah Dakhakhni, Yara Almuhtadi, Azzah Alsheweir, Sadeem Aljammaz

“…The findings of this study suggest the importance of increasing awareness about the negative impact of WSS and developing social policies to prevent or decrease it. Additionally, multidisciplinary teams, especially dietitians, should be more aware of WSS when dealing with overweight and obese individuals.…”
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Enhancing mental health literacy in obsessive-compulsive disorder and reducing stigma via smartphone: A randomized controlled trial protocol by Antonio Chaves, Sandra Arnáez, Diana Castilla, María Roncero, Gemma García-Soriano

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Overweight and obese children's psychosocial effects: A review of the literature by Farijah Ismail, D. Maryama Ag. Daud, Christina Peter Ligadu

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Valued tactics: Men's reframing of participation in football-based weight management programmes as a working utopia of collective action by John Day, Sarah Krauze

“…For men living with obesity who want to lose weight, the femininity associated with practicing weight loss strategies often acts as a constraint when trying to integrate themselves within the social environment of conventional weight management programmes (WMPs). …”
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Mechanisms of Stigmatization in Family-Based Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Overweight and Obesity by Didde Hoeeg, Katherine L. Frohlich, Ulla Christensen, Dan Grabowski

“…Stigma may be particularly harmful to children. This study aimed to examine how stigmatization affects efforts to reduce childhood overweight and obesity through family interventions. …”
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Obesity an Emerging Epidemic: Effects and Consequences of Loneliness and Perceived Parental Neglect by Rabia Zonash , Kehkashan Arouj

“…Results: Results showed that emotional loneliness and social loneliness have a negative relation with obesity (e.g., self-devaluation and enacted stigma). …”
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Psychological distress in an obese sample of 12-15 years old adolescents by V. Lama, A. Ferizi

“…Also, a self-constructed questionnaire related to social interactions, stigma and psychosocial coping was distributed to adolescents. …”
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Obesity in Adults: A 2022 Adapted Clinical Practice Guideline for Ireland by Cathy Breen, Jean O’Connell, Justin Geoghegan, Donal O’Shea, Susie Birney, Louise Tully, Karen Gaynor, Mark O’Kelly, Grace O’Malley, Clare O’Donovan, Oonagh Lyons, Mary Flynn, Suzanne Allen, Niamh Arthurs, Sarah Browne, Molly Byrne, Shauna Callaghan, Chris Collins, Aoife Courtney, Michael Crotty, Ciara Donohue, Caroline Donovan, Colin Dunlevy, Diarmuid Duggan, Naomi Fearon, Francis Finucane, Ita Fitzgerald, Siobhan Foy, John Garvey, Irene Gibson, Liam Glynn, Edward Gregg, Anne Griffin, Janas M. Harrington, Caroline Heary, Helen Heneghan, Andrew Hogan, Mary Hynes, Claire Kearney, Dervla Kelly, Karl Neff, Carel W. le Roux, Sean Manning, Fionnuala McAuliffe, Susan Moore, Niamh Moran, Maura Murphy, Celine Murrin, Sarah M. O’Brien, Caitríona O’Donnell, Sarah O’Dwyer, Cara O’Grada, Emer O’Malley, Orlaith O’Reilly, Sharleen O’Reilly, Olivia Porter, Helen M. Roche, Amanda Rhynehart, Leona Ryan, Suzanne Seery, Corina Soare, Ferrah Shaamile, Abigail Walsh, Catherine Woods, Conor Woods, Ruth Yoder

“…The guideline reflects substantial advances in the understanding of the determinants, pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment of obesity. Summary: It shifts the focus of obesity management toward improving patient-centred health outcomes, functional outcomes, and social and economic participation, rather than weight loss alone. …”
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Optimising weight gain in pregnancy: key challenges and solutions for maternal obesity prevention by Briony Hill, Helen Skouteris, Helena Teede, Melissa Savaglio, Cheryce L Harrison

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Obesity and bariatric surgery in adults living with severe mental illness: perceptions and clinical challenges by Carolina Pressanto, Samantha Scholtz, Nasteha Ali

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Effect of health-care professionals’ weight status on patient satisfaction and recalled advice: a prospective cohort studyResearch in context by Martin Čadek, Susanne Täuber, Blake J. Lawrence, Stuart W. Flint

“…Summary: Background: Research has demonstrated that healthcare professionals are not immune to weight stigma attitudes, with evidence showing that people living with overweight or obesity may experience direct and indirect stigma and discrimination. …”
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Promise and unrealized potential: 10 years of the American Medical Association classifying obesity as a disease by Leah M. Schumacher, Leah M. Schumacher, Jamy Ard, Jamy Ard, David B. Sarwer, David B. Sarwer

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Obesity’s Influence on the Psychosocial Wellbeing of Primary School Students in Kota Kinabalu: A Phenomenological Approach by D. Maryama Ag Daud, Christina Peter Ligadu, Farijah Ismail

“…In conclusion, this study found that obesity causes an enormous number of psychosocial problems with regard to the personal and social lives of children. …”
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Obesity-Related Discourse on Facebook and Instagram Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic: Comparative Longitudinal Evaluation by Catherine Pollack, Diane Gilbert-Diamond, Tracy Onega, Soroush Vosoughi, A James O'Malley, Jennifer A Emond

“…ConclusionsSocial media conversations surged in response to obesity-related public health news. …”
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The impact of education on attitudes toward medical cannabis by Thomas A. Clobes, Lauren A. Palmier, Matin Gagnon, Colby Klaiman, Mya Arellano

“…Objective: This research explores the impact of patient education on reducing historical and current stigma. Methods: Participants were recruited through social media, parenting with community organizations, and snowball sampling. …”
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Sexuality and self-concept of morbidly obese women who are sexually attracted to men after bariatric surgery: a phenomenological study by José Granero-Molina, María del Mar Jiménez-Lasserrotte, Cristina Arias Hoyos, María José Torrente Sánchez, Cayetano Fernández-Sola, María Dolores Ruiz-Fernández

“…Women with MO are affected by their body image and self-concept, and obesity stigma may affect women in social and sexual relationships. …”
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