Attitudes and Beliefs of Primary Care Physicians and Nurses in Spain Toward Vegan Diets.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As dietary habits shift in response to environmental concerns and health awareness, understanding healthcare professionals' perceptions of vegan diets is crucial.

Objectives

This study aimed to identify the beliefs and attitudes of primary care doctors and nurses in Spain towards vegan diets.

Methods

A questionnaire-based, observational, cross-sectional study was conducted among 208 healthcare professionals.

Results

87% of participants followed an omnivorous diet, while only 3.4% identified as lacto-ovo-vegetarian (LOV) or vegan. Statistically significant differences were observed by sex, with women more likely to agree that livestock farming contributes to global warming (27.3% and 28.0% vs. 17.0% and 12.8%, respectively; p = 0.02). Additiona

SUBMITTER: Trujillo-Garrido N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11643786 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature