Weight stigma in Australia : Public health call to action
Journal article
Lawrence, Blake J., de la Piedad Garcia, Xochitl, Kite, James, Hill, Briony, Cooper, Kelly, Flint, Stuart W. and Dixon, John B.. (2022). Weight stigma in Australia : Public health call to action. Public Health Research and Practice. 32(3), p. Article e3232224. https://doi.org/10.17061/phrp3232224
Authors | Lawrence, Blake J., de la Piedad Garcia, Xochitl, Kite, James, Hill, Briony, Cooper, Kelly, Flint, Stuart W. and Dixon, John B. |
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Abstract | People living with obesity experience weight stigma in most social settings. This has a negative impact on their health and quality of life. A primary contributor to weight stigma is the misconception that obesity is caused by factors solely within an individual’s control. However, this disregards the complex and multifaceted nature of obesity. Weight stigma is perpetuated by the media, healthcare practitioners and researchers, and even in public health campaigns and policies designed to help people living with obesity. This perspective article is a public health call to action to address weight stigma in Australia. We provide key recommendations for public health researchers, practitioners, and policy makers. |
Year | 2022 |
Journal | Public Health Research and Practice |
Journal citation | 32 (3), p. Article e3232224 |
Publisher | The Sax Institute |
ISSN | 2204-2091 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.17061/phrp3232224 |
PubMed ID | 36220560 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85139671629 |
Open access | Published as ‘gold’ (paid) open access |
Page range | 1-4 |
Funder | National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 12 Oct 2022 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 19 Jun 2023 |
Grant ID | 1120477 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8z26w/weight-stigma-in-australia-public-health-call-to-action
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