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. 2019 Jun;44(6):41-46.
doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000558157.76596.c7.

NP student encounters with obesity bias in clinical practice

Caitlyn Hauff  1 , Sharon M Fruh, Rebecca J Graves, Brook M Sims, Susan G Williams, Leigh A Minchew, Heather R Hall, Terrie H Platt, MiʼAsia Barclay
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NP student encounters with obesity bias in clinical practice

Caitlyn Hauff et al. Nurse Pract. 2019 Jun.

Abstract

This study explores NP students' encounters with obesity stigma and bias in their clinical environment as well as recommendations to decrease obesity stigma and bias. Results indicate a need for continued education on the topic of weight management within NP curricula.

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