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Implicit and Explicit Weight Bias among Midwives: Variations Across Demographic Characteristics.

Heather M BradfordRebecca M PuhlJulia C PhillippiMary S DietrichJeremy L Neal
Published in: Journal of midwifery & women's health (2024)
This was the first quantitative study of how weight bias varies across demographic characteristics among a national sample of midwives. Further exploration is needed in more diverse samples. In addition, research to determine whether weight bias influences clinical decision-making and quality of care is warranted.
Keyphrases
  • body mass index
  • weight loss
  • quality improvement
  • physical activity
  • weight gain
  • decision making
  • healthcare
  • palliative care
  • high resolution
  • mass spectrometry