ArticleObesity science & practice2016
Impact of Perceived Weight Stigma among Underserved Women on Doctor-Patient Relationships.
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Abstract
objectiveTo evaluate how perception of weight stigma among underserved women with obesity impacts doctor-patient relationships.
methodsThis study consisted of an interviewer-administered survey of 149 women with obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m
resultsThe mean CARE score was 42.1 (sd 8.4; range 11.0-50.0) and mean Stigma score was 4.6 (sd 7.6; range 0-43.0). Each increase in BMI category was associated with almost 2-fold increased odds of higher perception of Stigma (OR, 1.90, 95% CI 1.30-2.78, p=0.001). BMI was not associated with CARE. However, for each increase in stigma category, the odds of lower CARE score doubled (OR, 0.52, 95% CI 0.36-0.75, p=0.0005).
conclusionWhile BMI was not associated with perception of physician empathy, higher frequency of weight stigmatizing situations was negatively associated with perception of physician empathy. Reducing weight stigma in primary care could improve doctor-patient relationships and quality of care in patients with obesity.
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