Hacı Ömer Yılmaz1, Nurcan Yabancı Ayhan2. 1. Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Science, Gümüşhane University, Gümüşhane, Turkey. 2. Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Science, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to assess whether there is prejudice toward obese persons among student nurses and registered nurses. DESIGN AND METHOD: A total of 379 participants were included (190 student nurses, 189 registered nurses). The Fat Phobia Scale and Belief About Obese Persons Scale were used to determine the prejudice. FINDINGS: Registered nurses were found to have more negative prejudices toward obese persons than those of student nurses. These prejudices were determined to be influenced by the nurses' body mass index and having an obese person in the family. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: Both groups had negative prejudices toward obese persons, there was a higher level of prejudice among the registered nurses. These prejudices can have a negative impact on healthcare practices.
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to assess whether there is prejudice toward obesepersons among student nurses and registered nurses. DESIGN AND METHOD: A total of 379 participants were included (190 student nurses, 189 registered nurses). The Fat Phobia Scale and Belief About ObesePersons Scale were used to determine the prejudice. FINDINGS: Registered nurses were found to have more negative prejudices toward obesepersons than those of student nurses. These prejudices were determined to be influenced by the nurses' body mass index and having an obeseperson in the family. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: Both groups had negative prejudices toward obesepersons, there was a higher level of prejudice among the registered nurses. These prejudices can have a negative impact on healthcare practices.