Weight Bias Among Certified Nurse-Midwives and Certified Midwives: Findings From a National Sample.

Heather M Bradford Rebecca M Puhl Julia C Phillippi Mary S Dietrich Jeremy L Neal

Published in: Journal of midwifery & women's health (2024)

This study provides the first quantitative research documenting weight bias among a national US sample of perinatal care providers. Findings can inform educational efforts to mitigate weight bias in the perinatal care setting and decrease harm.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
body mass index
weight loss
physical activity
healthcare
weight gain
palliative care
pregnant women
body weight
primary care
affordable care act
pain management
high resolution
mass spectrometry
health insurance