Weight bias and stigma exist in a variety of realms in our society, and it is sad that it is often
viewed as a socially acceptable form of discrimination. 1–3 For decades, those in the …

Background In 2006, the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
published guidelines for the prevention and management of overweight and obesity. To …

Aim Negative attitudes towards people with obesity are common even in health care
settings. So far, the attitudes and causal beliefs of dietitians and nutritionists have not been …

The aim of this study was to evaluate psychometric properties and clinical correlates of the
Weight Bias Internalization Scale (WBIS) in a sample of obese adolescents seeking bariatric …

Objective To explore general practitioners'(GPs) and primary care nurses' perceived barriers
to raising the topic of weight in general practice. Design A qualitative study using the …

Overweight and obesity are escalating in epidemic proportions in the United States.
Individuals with overweight and obesity are often reluctant to seek medical help, not only for …

Primary care practitioners (PCPs) have been encouraged to screen all adults for obesity and
to offer behavioral weight loss counseling to the affected individuals. However, there is …

Background. Past research has surveyed primary care physicians (PCP) about their
attitudes and practices towards obese patients, yet less is known about the patients …

Background Control of obesity is an important priority to reduce the burden of chronic
disease. Clinical guidelines focus on the role of primary healthcare in obesity prevention …

Background. Nurses in primary care, who see a large proportion of the population, are well
placed to discuss weight with patients and offer management advice. Interventions to …