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Does Self-Evaluation And Education In Students Change Attitudes And Beliefs Towards Weight Stigma?, Henry A. Garcia
Does Self-Evaluation And Education In Students Change Attitudes And Beliefs Towards Weight Stigma?, Henry A. Garcia
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The current state of global ensures physical therapists will encounter patients that are overweight/obese in all clinical settings, which makes them exceptionally positioned to promote lifestyle modifications to their patients. Unfortunately, weight stigma is highly prevalent among health care providers. Weight stigma has been shown to have adverse effects on patients. The purpose of this study is to measure weight bias in the doctor of physical therapy (DPT) students. Elicit change in obesity stigma in DPT students by way of self-evaluation while enrolled in a course Aspects of Health Promotion (AHP). Methods: Sixty students enrolled in AHP course participated in …