Perceived weight stigma in healthcare settings among adults living with obesity: A cross-sectional investigation of the relationship with patient characteristics and person-centred care.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Patients living with obesity often experience weight stigma in healthcare settings, which has worrying consequences for their healthcare experiences. This cross-sectional study aimed to: (1) provide an overview of stigmatising experiences in healthcare settings reported by adults living with varying classes of obesity, (2) identify associations among patient characteristics and perceived weight stigma and (3) investigate the association between perceived weight stigma and person-centred care (PCC).

Methods

Dutch adults living with obesity classes I (body mass index [BMI]: 30 to <35 kg/m²; n = 426), II (BMI: 35 to <40 kg/m²; n = 124) and III (BMI: ≥40 kg/m²; n = 40) completed measures of perceived weight stigma in healthcare setti

SUBMITTER: Crompvoets PI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10790109 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature