Makale detayı · 2021
Perceptions of nursing students about individuals with obesity problems: Belief, attitude, phobia
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
- Yıl
- 2021
- ISSN
0031-5990- Tür
- article
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Özet
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PURPOSE: This study aimed to determine the beliefs, attitudes, and phobias of nursing students about obese individuals. DESIGN AND METHOD: This descriptive and cross-sectional study involved 658 students from the nursing department of a Turkish university. Data collection tools were the Fat Phobia Scale (FPS), Turkish Attitudes toward the Obese Persons Scale (T-ATOP), and Turkish Beliefs about Obese Persons Scale (T-BAOP). FINDINGS: Students had moderate levels of fat phobia and attitudes towards obese individuals and they believed obesity is controlled by individuals. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: Fat phobic attitudes of nursing students should be prevented and positive beliefs and attitudes should be developed.
Konular
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
Birincil konu Obesity and Health Practices