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Direct linkKrista Rompolski; Michael A. Pascoe – Anatomical Sciences Education, 2024
Anatomy with human dissection may help to develop respect for the human body and professionalism; however, dissection may worsen students' attitudes about body weight and adiposity. The purpose of this study was to measure weight bias among Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students enrolled in gross anatomy and determine if, and how the experience…
Descriptors: Human Body, Laboratory Procedures, Body Weight, Bias
N. M. Papini; S. Lee; J. Lee; D. Clifford – Journal of American College Health, 2025
Background: Given the body image and disordered eating struggles prevalent in young adults, weight-inclusive anti-diet programs are needed on college campuses. Such programs replace weight loss advice with changes that center physical and mental well-being. Methods/Program Design: University health and wellness programs such as University Coaching…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Inclusion, Mental Health, Physical Health
Download full textRussell-Mayhew, Shelly; Nutter, Sarah; Alberga, Angela; Jelinski, Susan; Ball, Geoff D. C.; Edwards, Alun; Oddie, Scott; Sharma, Arya M.; Pickering, Barbara; Forhan, Mary – Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 2016
Negative attitudes and beliefs about individuals with obesity (also known as weight bias) have negative consequences for physical and mental health for individuals with obesity and impact the quality of care provided by health professionals. A preliminary environmental scan of college and university training programs was conducted consisting of 67…
Descriptors: Obesity, Social Attitudes, Negative Attitudes, College Programs
