Is there prejudice against obese persons among health professionals? A sample of student nurses and registered nurses.

Published in: Perspectives in psychiatric care (2019)

Both groups had negative prejudices toward obese persons, there was a higher level of prejudice among the registered nurses. These prejudices can have a negative impact on healthcare practices.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
adipose tissue
weight loss
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
obese patients
primary care
bariatric surgery
health information
high school