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Anti-fat Attitudes and Weight Stigma Among Orthopedic Surgeons

NCT06282276 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 150

Last updated 2024-02-28

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Summary

Evidence shows that anti-fat attitudes and weight stigma are prevalent among healthcare professionals and may affect treatment decisions regarding patients with obesity. The present study aimed to examine the presence of anti-fat attitudes and weight stigma among orthopedic surgeons and their correlation to the therapeutic approach to patients with obesity. In this cross-sectional survey, 150 orthopedic surgeons will complete a web-based questionnaire. the questionnaire is based on Antifat Attitudes Questionnaire (AFA), developed by Crandall in 1994. In addition, the questionnaire will include a questionnaire developed by Bocquier in 200521 to explore weight stigma among physicians.

Conditions

  • Weight Stigma

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

cross sectional survey

filling out the electronic survey form

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

    lead OTHER_GOV

Eligibility

Min Age
25 Years
Max Age
72 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-10-01
Primary Completion
2023-01-01
Completion
2023-01-01

Countries

  • Israel

Study Locations

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