Assessing weight bias among Turkish dietitians: determinants and impact on professional practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Weight bias, whether explicit or implicit, has a detrimental effect on the physiological and psychological well-being of individuals, thereby complicating obesity management, particularly in healthcare settings. The objective of this study was to examine weight bias among Turkish dietitians. A further aim was to investigate the effect of the patient's weight status on the dietitian's assessment and dietetic practice.

Methods

This cross-sectional web-based study analyzed data from 411 Turkish dietitians. The participants completed a series of sociodemographic information, anthropometric measurements, and scales, including the Fat Phobia Scale (FPS) and Attitudes Toward Obese Persons Scale (ATOP). After completing the scales, the dietitians were randomly assigned to

SUBMITTER: Bellikci-Koyu E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11863906 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature