Predictors of weight stigma experienced by middle-older aged, general-practice patients with obesity in disadvantaged areas of Australia: a cross-sectional study

Predictors of weight stigma experienced by middle-older aged, general-practice patients with obesity in disadvantaged areas of Australia: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Rates of obesity have increased globally and weight stigma is commonly experienced by people with obesity. Feeling stigmatised because of one’s weight can be a barrier to healthy eating, physical activity and to seeking help for weight management. The aim of this study was to ide...

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Main Authors: Catherine Spooner, Upali W. Jayasinghe, Nighat Faruqi, Nigel Stocks, Mark F. Harris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Obesity
Stigma
Australia
Primary health care
Patients
Cross sectional study
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5556-9

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