Words matter: a qualitative investigation of which weight status terms are acceptable and motivate weight loss when used by health professionals

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Lorimer Karen (Συγγραφέας), Hunt Kate (Συγγραφέας), Gray Cindy M (Συγγραφέας), Anderson Annie S (Συγγραφέας), Benzeval Michaela (Συγγραφέας), Wyke Sally (Συγγραφέας)
• Μορφή: Βιβλίο
• Έκδοση: BMC, 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Health professionals have an important role to play in the management of obesity, but may be unsure how to raise weight issues with patients. The societal stigma associated with excess weight means that weight status terms may be mis...