Attitudes Toward Obese People: A Comparative Study of Nursing, Education, and Social Work Students

Darling, Rosa; Atav, A. Serdar

doi:10.1016/j.profnurs.2018.07.009

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“…Therefore, when the minimum and maximum scores that can be obtained from the scale and the percentile values of the sample are interpreted, it can be said that the attitudes of students towards obese individuals were at moderate levels and they believed that obesity is controlled by the individual. Similar results were observed in studies in which fat phobia 28,30 and attitude 21,30 were studied in Turkish culture. In studies conducted in different cultures, however, lower and similar fatphobia scores 20 and more positive attitude scores 18,21 were obtained when compared to the present study.…”

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“…Similar results were observed in studies in which fat phobia 28,30 and attitude 21,30 were studied in Turkish culture. In studies conducted in different cultures, however, lower and similar fatphobia scores 20 and more positive attitude scores 18,21 were obtained when compared to the present study. Although it was reported that negative attitudes were affected by psychogenic and technologic (media) reasons, the cultural characteristics and social norms of the society cannot be denied.…”

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Perceptions of nursing students about individuals with obesity problems: Belief, attitude, phobia

Usta

Bayram

Akkaş

2020

Perspect Psychiatr Care

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This study aimed to determine the beliefs, attitudes, and phobias of nursing students about obese individuals. Design and Method: This descriptive and cross-sectional study involved 658 students from the nursing department of a Turkish university. Data collection tools were the Fat Phobia Scale (FPS), Turkish Attitudes toward the Obese Persons Scale (T-ATOP), and Turkish Beliefs about Obese Persons Scale (T-BAOP).Findings: Students had moderate levels of fat phobia and attitudes towards obese individuals and they believed obesity is controlled by individuals.Practical Implications: Fat phobic attitudes of nursing students should be prevented and positive beliefs and attitudes should be developed.

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confidence: 89%

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confidence: 89%

Perceptions of nursing students about individuals with obesity problems: Belief, attitude, phobia

Usta

Bayram

Akkaş

2020

Perspect Psychiatr Care

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“…Findings from the present study should be considered relative to the literature documenting weight bias among other healthcare trainees and the general population. Mean BAOP scores in our sample of public health trainees (22•9) indicated a stronger belief that obesity is driven by genetic/environmental causes, as opposed to a lack of personal control, relative to a study of student nurses (17•4) in Turkey (10) , a Mexican study of psychology (18•6) and medical (16•6) students (11) and a study of nursing students (17•2) at a US university (12) . Scores were similar to those seen among social work students (23•9) in the same US-based study (12) .…”

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confidence: 96%

“…Mean BAOP scores in our sample of public health trainees (22•9) indicated a stronger belief that obesity is driven by genetic/environmental causes, as opposed to a lack of personal control, relative to a study of student nurses (17•4) in Turkey (10) , a Mexican study of psychology (18•6) and medical (16•6) students (11) and a study of nursing students (17•2) at a US university (12) . Scores were similar to those seen among social work students (23•9) in the same US-based study (12) . This finding may reflect qualities of students who choose to study public health v. other health-related careers, such as a natural orientation towards population level v. individual approaches to health promotion.…”

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Weight bias among public health trainees

Sonneville

Rose

Lambrecht

et al. 2020

Public Health Nutr.

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Objective: To explore explicit beliefs about the controllability of obesity and the internalisation of negative weight-related stereotypes among public health trainees. Design: Cross-sectional online survey assessing explicit beliefs about the controllability of obesity using the Beliefs About Obese Persons Scale (BAOP) and internalisation of weight bias using the Modified Weight Bias Internalization Scale (WBIS-M). Bivariate associations between BAOP and WBIS-M scores and demographic characteristics were examined using t tests or ANOVA with post hoc Tukey’s tests. Setting: School of Public Health at a large, Midwestern University. Participants: Public health students (n 322). Results: Relative to students who identified as male, those who identified as female had a stronger belief that obesity is not within the control of the individual (P = 0·03), yet had more internalisation of weight bias (P < 0·01). Greater weight bias internalisation was also seen among students who perceived themselves to be of a higher weight status (P < 0·001) and those who were at risk for food insecurity (P < 0·01). Conclusions: Public health trainees may be more attuned to the complexities of weight relative to trainees in other health-related fields, but are still susceptible to internalisation of negative weight-related stereotypes.

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“…Stigma towards obesity in the healthcare setting is unfortunately well documented ( 19 ) and highlights an apparent weight bias that often influences the care of individuals living with this condition, further driving the stigma around obesity which often damages the relationship between patient and HCP. Interestingly, this weight bias has also been identified within the healthcare student population ( 20–22 ) , suggesting that obesity stigma is passed on through the education system and on to the future healthcare workforce. It is therefore not surprising that the most important agreed enabling factor by the ‘expert’ patient group was the need for education of all HCPs on effective treatment of people living with obesity.…”

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A study using semi‐structured interview and Delphi survey to explore the barriers and enabling factors that influence access and utilisation of weight management services for people living with morbid obesity: A patient and professional perspective

Holt

Hughes

2020

J Human Nutrition Diet

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Background A quarter of the United Kingdom’s population are living with obesity, a disease that causes an estimated 30 000 deaths each year. This coincides with an under‐utilisation of weight management services across the country with the majority of patients with morbid obesity having no record of any weight loss intervention at all. This study explores the factors that influence patient access to weight management services. Methodology Expert opinion was obtained using semi‐structured interviews and the Delphi methodology. Participants were selected from primary and secondary healthcare settings. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) had experience working in weight management services or in services dealing with obesity‐related comorbidities. Patients had experience in attending a variety weight management services. Results Nineteen participants completed all aspects of the study. The main barriers included negative perceptions, low mood/depression, obesity not being considered as a serious disease, lack of access to services for housebound patients and disproportionate commissioning. Suggested facilitating factors to improve access included the education of all HCPs about obesity, improving HCP communication with patients, and broadening the number of HCP’s that are able to refer to weight management services. Conclusions Future services must prioritise the education of all HCPs and the public to combat the stigma of obesity and its impact on health. National commissioning guidelines in partnership with advocates of obesity should seek to streamline referral pathways, broaden referral sources and increase the availability of specialist services. Awareness of these factors when designing future weight management services will help to improve their utilisation.

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Attitudes Toward Obese People: A Comparative Study of Nursing, Education, and Social Work Students

Cited by 27 publications

References 41 publications

Perceptions of nursing students about individuals with obesity problems: Belief, attitude, phobia

Perceptions of nursing students about individuals with obesity problems: Belief, attitude, phobia

Weight bias among public health trainees

A study using semi‐structured interview and Delphi survey to explore the barriers and enabling factors that influence access and utilisation of weight management services for people living with morbid obesity: A patient and professional perspective

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