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NCT Number: NCT06282276

Anti-fat Attitudes and Weight Stigma Among Orthopedic Surgeons

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Weight Stigma Behavior Prejudice Social Behavior Weight Prejudice

Age range

25 year–72 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

Hadera, 38000, Israel

About this study

Data will be collected through an online questionnaire consisting of four parts. Part 1 will gather socio-demographic data using nine items. Part 2 will utilize the Antifat Attitudes Questionnaire (AFA), developed by Crandall in 1994. The questionnaire, comprising 13 items, will assess three subscales:1. "Dislike" measuring explicit antipathy toward fat individuals.2. "Fear of Fat" measuring personal concerns about weight or becoming overweight.3. "Willpower" measuring beliefs about personal control over being overweight. Participants will rate items on a 10-point Likert scale, with higher scores indicating greater anti-fat bias. Part 3 will include a questionnaire developed by Bocquier in 2005 to explore weight stigma among physicians, consisting of 12 items. Participants will rate items on a 6-point Likert scale, with higher scores indicating stronger weight stigma. Part 4 will investigate the therapeutic approach of orthopedic surgeons to patients with obesity using five items. Participants will items on a 6-point Likert scale, with higher scores indicating a stronger preference for a conservative approach.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

orthopedic surgeon age 18 till 80 -

Exclusion criteria

-

Treatment and study plan

cross sectional survey

Behavioral

filling out the electronic survey form

Primary outcomes

  1. anti fat attitudes

    Time frame: 3 months

    Orthopedic surgeons' personal beliefs about weight

  2. Weight stigma

    Time frame: 3 months

    Orthopedic surgeons' personal beliefs about weight

  3. Therapeutic approach

    Time frame: 3 months

    Orthopedic surgeons' magnitude of preference for a conservative approach when treating patients with obesity

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

Anti-fat Attitudes and Weight Stigma Among Orthopedic Surgeons and Their Correlation to the Therapeutic Approach to Patients With Obesity

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Feb 28, 2024
Registry last updated
Feb 28, 2024

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