Is weight stigma associated with physical activity? A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Weight stigma is associated with impaired health, attributed in part to reductions in health-promoting behaviors. This review analyzed evidence of the association between weight stigma and physical activity (PA) in adults and youth.

Methods

Three databases were searched for terms related to weight stigma and PA. Eligible studies reported the quantitative association between at least one measure of weight stigma and one behavioral measure of PA.

Results

A total of 38 studies met eligibility criteria. Of the 29 studies of adults, 3 used objective PA measures, and 79% used an observational, cross-sectional design. Findings of the relationship between weight stigma and PA were mixed. Everyday weight discrimination and internalizing weight stigma were associated

SUBMITTER: Pearl RL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8612947 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature