ArticleJournal of advanced nursing2025
Weight Stigma Amongst Nurses and Nursing Students: A Scoping Review of Direct and Comparative Evidence.
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Abstract
aimTo map both direct and comparative research on weight stigma amongst nurses and nursing students by identifying the extent, range and nature of studies and identify the gaps in this area.
designScoping review, following the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines. DATA SOURCES: Seven databases including MEDLINE, Web of Science, CINAHL, Embase, Scopus, PsycINFO and Cochrane Library, in addition to Google Scholar and Open Access Theses and Dissertations were systematically searched in August 2023.
methodsInclusion criteria comprised nurses or nursing students as participants, weight stigma as the concept and any context. After uploading all search results into EndNote and removing duplicates, titles and abstracts/full-texts were screened. One reviewer extracted data, which were checked and confirmed by other authors. Data were analysed using frequency counts, numerical range and inductive open coding and then reported through diagrams, tables and a narrative summary.
resultsFrom 2213 initial search results, 80 studies were included. The range of studies regarding their characteristics was described. Studies were mapped in terms of objectives and findings and eight descriptors were identified; including description, comparing different groups of nurses, exploring associations, intervention assessment, comparing nurses with other health professionals, exploring consequences or causes, psychometrics and finding solutions.
conclusionThe majority of included studies were conducted in the United States, had a cross-sectional design, and included a high percentage of female participants. Future research with more diversity in terms of participants' gender and country, qualitative designs and a focus on practical strategies to reduce weight stigma will improve the understanding of weight stigma in nursing care. IMPACT: The identified gaps in this study can guide future research to develop more practical strategies to reduce weight stigma amongst nurses, modify nursing education and provide relevant healthcare policies. Consequently, the quality of care for higher weight individuals may be improved. REPORTING
methodThe EQUATOR guidelines for PRISMA have been utilised. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: None.
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