Stigmatizing attitudes and beliefs about obesity among dental team members.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Weight stigma is prevalent within healthcare settings and is an aspect of the lived experience of people living with obesity. There is international evidence of weight stigma in the dental setting, where currently there is also evidence indicating limited training amongst dental professionals regarding obesity or obesity-related stigma. There has been Australian research and none have included dental support staff.

Aims

This cross-sectional survey aimed to assess stigmatizing attitudes and beliefs of dental professionals (registered general dentists, oral health therapists) and support staff (dental assistants, dental receptionists) working in private and public regional practices in New South Wales and specialists in Special Needs Dentistry across Australia towar

SUBMITTER: Malik Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11360840 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature