Abstract
The primary aim of this presentation is to describe strategies and challenges in decreasing bias toward obese women by healthcare providers including nurses, nurse-midwives and medical staff. Best practices for creating a more welcoming environment for obese patients receiving gynecological and obstetrical care will be discussed.
Sigma Membership
Beta Zeta at-Large
Lead Author Affiliation
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Bias, Obesity, Women
Recommended Citation
Burke, Mary Ellen A., "Obesity stigma and women's health: Challenges of decreasing healthcare provider bias to improve outcomes" (2019). INRC (Congress). 170.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/presentations_2019/170
Conference Name
30th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Year
2019
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Obesity stigma and women's health: Challenges of decreasing healthcare provider bias to improve outcomes
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
The primary aim of this presentation is to describe strategies and challenges in decreasing bias toward obese women by healthcare providers including nurses, nurse-midwives and medical staff. Best practices for creating a more welcoming environment for obese patients receiving gynecological and obstetrical care will be discussed.