A short, attribution theory-based video intervention does not reduce weight bias in a nationally representative sample of registered dietitians: a randomized trial

Wijayatunga, Nadeeja; Bailey, Dylan; Klobodu, Seth Selorm; Dawson, John A.; Knight, Kathryn; Dhurandhar, Emily J.

doi:10.1038/s41366-021-00740-6

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“…Previous education‐based weight bias reduction studies have produced mixed results. One study 17 tested the efficacy of an educational video that included information about uncontrollable causes of obesity and weight regain, and a role‐play to showcase harmful effects of weight bias. No significant change in weight bias emerged post‐intervention 17 .…”

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“…One study 17 tested the efficacy of an educational video that included information about uncontrollable causes of obesity and weight regain, and a role‐play to showcase harmful effects of weight bias. No significant change in weight bias emerged post‐intervention 17 . Another study used anti‐stigma educational videos to reduce weight bias in dietetic and medical students 18 .…”

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Weight bias reduction among first‐year medical students: A quasi‐randomized, controlled trial

Fitterman-Harris

Wal

2021

Clinical Obesity

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Summary Implicit and explicit weight bias is prevalent among healthcare professionals and results in negative outcomes, including weak physician‐patient rapport, low patient trust in physicians, and avoidance of healthcare. This study aimed to decrease weight bias in medical students via a one‐session, curriculum‐based intervention founded on the elaboration likelihood model (ELM). First‐year medical students (N = 101) were quasi‐randomly assigned to a group‐based experimental or education‐based control intervention. Data collected included measures of implicit and explicit weight bias and empathy (pre‐intervention and up to 2 days post‐intervention), and thoughts regarding weight bias (collected at the end of the intervention). Social desirability was identified as an important covariate. After controlling for social desirability, the intervention group showed no greater reduction in multi‐item explicit bias rating scales or a computerized implicit bias task than the control group. Both groups showed less discomfort when near individuals with obesity (p < 0.01). The intervention group wrote a greater number of statements about weight bias and obesity (p < 0.05) and a greater number of statements about the harms of weight bias (p < 0.001) than the control group on a thought‐listing task. Results highlight use of the ELM and the importance of controlling for social desirability in weight bias interventions. A thought‐listing task captured unique intervention effects, highlighting potential gaps in the assessment of weight bias.

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Weight bias reduction among first‐year medical students: A quasi‐randomized, controlled trial

Fitterman-Harris

Wal

2021

Clinical Obesity

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“…The first author carefully scanned each title for studies of interest and ultimately reviewed 36 abstracts. Of these 36 articles, 16 were then selected for full article review 9,17,18,33–43 . Two articles 46,47 were removed after a full article review because there was no intervention, leaving 14 articles included in this systematic review.…”

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“…Methodological characteristics are represented in Table 2. Most studies ( n = 11) 9,17,18,34–37,39,40,41,42 used a pre‐test, post‐test quasi‐experimental design, with five studies including additional data collection time points at 1 month, 17,40,43 4 months 37 and yearly for 4 years 36 …”

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Interventions for reducing weight bias in healthcare providers: An interprofessional systematic review and meta‐analysis

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Weight bias is prevalent in many healthcare disciplines and negatively impacts the quality of care for patients with obesity. This warrants interventions to reduce weight bias shown by providers to improve care for individuals with obesity. However, past reviews have identified only marginal success in improving the attitudes and beliefs of healthcare providers about individuals with obesity. This systematic review and meta-analysis identifies and synthesizes recent peer-reviewed intervention studies aimed at reducing weight bias in healthcare students and professionals. The databases Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PsychINFO, PubMed and Google Scholar were searched for peer-reviewed studies published

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“Is it time to throw out the weighing scales?” Implicit weight bias among healthcare professionals working in bariatric surgery services and their attitude towards non-weight focused approaches

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A short, attribution theory-based video intervention does not reduce weight bias in a nationally representative sample of registered dietitians: a randomized trial

Cited by 10 publications

References 35 publications

Weight bias reduction among first‐year medical students: A quasi‐randomized, controlled trial

Weight bias reduction among first‐year medical students: A quasi‐randomized, controlled trial

Interventions for reducing weight bias in healthcare providers: An interprofessional systematic review and meta‐analysis

“Is it time to throw out the weighing scales?” Implicit weight bias among healthcare professionals working in bariatric surgery services and their attitude towards non-weight focused approaches

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