Patient perceived weight stigma and patient-centered language use preferences: A cross-sectional mixed methods analysis conducted in a large academic medical center.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to the rising prevalence of obesity and its impact on healthcare, patient-specific context is needed to optimize weight management with an emphasis on reducing health care-associated weight stigma. Our survey aimed to explore institution-specific patient experiences of weight stigma and preferences for patient-centered language use regarding weight management care.

Methods

This cross-sectional analysis adopted a concurrent mixed methods design with a sample of individuals who opted in to complete patient experience surveys after receiving care at a large academic medical center in the United States (U.S.). Categorical and continuous variables were assessed using Chi-squared and analysis of variance. We used classical content analysis to qualitatively analyze f

SUBMITTER: Kane RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11809864 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature