Patient perceived weight stigma and patient-centered language use preferences: A cross-sectional mixed methods analysis conducted in a large academic medical center
Findings from our large single institution cohort expand on the existing weight stigma literature by identifying patient language preferences and healthcare experiences according to patient weight class and sex. Given the potential impact of understanding context-specific patient language use preferences to reduce weight stigma, we recommend other healthcare systems use a similar process to address weight stigma as part of a coordinated health system improvement initiative to enhance patient-centered weight management care.
Authors
- Martina Hager
- Kimberly L. Reynolds (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1937-6791)
- Jonathan Q. Purnell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5505-6333)
- Craig McDougall (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1546-4142)
- Ryan M. Kane (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8523-4257)
- Patricia A. Carney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2937-655X)
- Selvi B Williams
- Abby Kincanon
Institutions
- Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (US)
- Oregon Health & Science University (US)
- Duke University (US)
- Clinical Research Institute (US)
- Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-02-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0314269
- Primary Topic
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Oregon Health and Science University