ArticleObesity science & practice2022
A model of weight-based stigma in health care and utilization outcomes: Evidence from the learning health systems network.
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28 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 49 citations in OpenAlex.
- Intersectionality in Weight Stigma Research: A Systematic Review of Empirical Evidence.Current obesity reports · 2026Pooled it
- Weight bias in mental health settings: a scoping review.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
- An experimental investigation of the stigmatization of weight loss and regain from GLP-1 receptor agonist use and cessation.International journal of obesity (2005) · 2026Trial
- A randomized controlled trial of an acceptance and commitment therapy-informed diabetes prevention program reduces body shame and distress.Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association · 2025Trial
- Experience with Tirzepatide and Weight Management During and After a Clinical Trial in Japanese Patients with Obesity Disease: A Qualitative Study.Advances in therapy · 2026Article
- Weight stigma in Latin America and the Caribbean: regional evidence and a call to action by ABESO.Lancet regional health. Americas · 2026Review
- Navigating radiography as a larger-bodied patient: a qualitative exploration.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Implementation of weight-inclusive care in primary care: a mixed-methods pilot study of a brief, behavior-focused provider training.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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- Patterns in Prescribing and Dispensing Influenza Antivirals Among Adults With Influenza Presenting to Urgent Care and Emergency Department Settings: VISION Network, 2023-2024.Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America · 2025Article
- Association Between Weight Stigma Experiences in Healthcare and Self-Reported Healthcare Avoidance in a National Sample.Obesity science & practice · 2025Article
- The legality of weight discrimination in Canada: an environmental scan of case law and the limits of Canadian legislation.International journal for equity in health · 2025Review
- Weight stigma amid pediatric healthcare providers: a cross-sectional survey study assessing the roles of weight controllability beliefs and blame.BMC pediatrics · 2025Article
- Integrative Strategies in Primary Care: Addressing Recurrent Weight Gain Post-Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.Obesity science & practice · 2025Review
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- Experiencing weight stigma during childbirth increases the odds of cesarean birth.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Attitudes and Behaviors of Nurses and Nursing Students Toward Patients with Obesity: A Systematized Review.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Review
- Disabilities and eating disorders: A theoretical model and call for research.Eating behaviors · 2025Review
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- Obesity as a Disease: A Primer on Clinical and Physiological Insights.Methodist DeBakey cardiovascular journal · 2025Review
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10 authors at 7 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Objective: Obesity is stigmatized and people with obesity report experiencing stigmatizing situations when seeking health care. The implications of these experiences are not well understood. This study tests an indirect effects model of negative care experiences as an intermediate variable between obesity and care avoidance/utilization and switching primary care doctors. Methods: A survey was completed by 2380 primary care patients in the Learning Health Systems Network (LHSNet) Clinical Data Research Network with a BMI >25 kg/m Results: The hypothesized model was supported by findings. The associations between BMI and delaying needed care (OR = 1.06, Conclusions: People with higher BMIs may avoid care or switch doctors as a result of stigmatizing experiences and poor communication with doctors. These outcomes may contribute to morbidity in people with obesity if they delay or avoid care for health concerns when symptoms first present.
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