Validating a Chinese version of the Weight Self-stigma Questionnaire for use with obese adults.
Kuan-Pin LinMei Li LeePublished in: International journal of nursing practice (2017)
The C-WSSQ shows adequate reliability and validity. The health professionals can use the C-WSSQ to assess weight self-stigma of obese Chinese adults before and after intervention of a weight-loss program.
Keyphrases
- weight loss
- bariatric surgery
- mental health
- mental illness
- roux en y gastric bypass
- psychometric properties
- hiv aids
- gastric bypass
- social support
- randomized controlled trial
- weight gain
- glycemic control
- quality improvement
- obese patients
- cross sectional
- adipose tissue
- metabolic syndrome
- patient reported
- skeletal muscle
- antiretroviral therapy
- hiv infected