Weight stigma is a key aspect of the lived experience of individuals with obesity, and
adversely affects health. This article provides an overview of recent evidence examining …

A robust literature has documented the negative health effects of being the target of weight
bias. Weight bias internalization (WBI) occurs when individuals apply negative weight …

Stigma is a well-documented barrier to health seeking behavior, engagement in care and
adherence to treatment across a range of health conditions globally. In order to halt the …

Background/Objectives Considerable evidence from US studies suggests that weight stigma
is consequential for patient-provider interactions and healthcare for people with high body …

In recent years, there has been considerable research on the relation between weight
stigma and mental health, but no quantitative synthesis of the empirical evidence is …

Background:'Intersectional stigma'is a concept that has emerged to characterize the
convergence of multiple stigmatized identities within a person or group, and to address their …

Obesity is a growing public health crisis in the United States and is associated with a
substantial disease burden due to an increased risk for multiple complications, including …

Weight stigma is persistent across contexts and is associated with disordered eating
cognitions and behaviors. This systematic review aimed to examine the existing literature …

Objective This study aimed to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the presence,
severity, and sociodemographic correlates of weight bias internalization (WBI) across three …

Abstract Background/Objectives Despite substantial evidence documenting weight stigma
toward people with higher body weight, international comparative studies are lacking in this …