A qualitative exploration of obesity bias and stigma in Irish healthcare; the patients' voice.
Grainne O'DonoghueCunningham CaitrionaMelvina KingChantel O'KeefeAndrew RofaeilSinead McMahonPublished in: PloS one (2021)
Outside of specialist obesity tertiary care, weight bias and stigmatisation is commonly reported in the Irish healthcare system. It is a significant issue for those living with obesity, detrimental to their physiological and psychological health. A concerted effort by HCPs across clinical, research and educational levels is required to alleviate its harmful effects.
Keyphrases
- weight loss
- healthcare
- insulin resistance
- weight gain
- metabolic syndrome
- high fat diet induced
- type diabetes
- end stage renal disease
- tertiary care
- mental health
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- body mass index
- ejection fraction
- general practice
- public health
- palliative care
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- skeletal muscle
- health information
- social support
- depressive symptoms
- risk assessment
- climate change
- hiv aids
- health insurance