Exploring Weight Stigma in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study

Exploring Weight Stigma in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Weight stigma (WS) in the Middle East, especially in Saudi Arabia, is widely ignored. People with obesity are blamed for their weight, and there is a common perception that weight stigmatization is justifiable and may motivate individuals to adopt healthier behaviors. The authors of this...

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Main Authors: Nora A. Althumiri, Mada H. Basyouni, Norah AlMousa, Mohammed F. AlJuwaysim, Adel A. Alhamdan, Faisal Saeed Al-Qahtani, Nasser F. BinDhim, Saleh A. Alqahtani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
weight stigma
obesity
Saudi Arabia
risk factors
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/17/9141

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