Perceptions of nursing students about individuals with obesity problems: Belief, attitude, phobia
Year: 2020
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: PURPOSE: This study aimed to determine the beliefs, attitudes, and phobias of nursing students about obese individuals. DESIGN AND METHOD: This descriptive and cross-sectional study involved 658 students from the nursing department of a Turkish university. Data collection tools were the Fat Phobia Scale (FPS), Turkish Attitudes toward the Obese Persons Scale (T-ATOP), and Turkish Beliefs about Obese Persons Scale (T-BAOP). FINDINGS: Students had moderate levels of fat phobia and attitudes towards obese individuals and they believed obesity is controlled by individuals. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: Fat phobic attitudes of nursing students should be prevented and positive beliefs and attitudes should be developed.
Source: Perspectives In Psychiatric Care
DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12613
Authors: Esra Usta, Serap Bayram, Özlem Altınbaş Akkaş
Institution: Düzce Üniversitesi
Language: English
Topic: Obesity and Health Practices
Subfield: Pharmacy
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W3083336998