Adherence
Recent experiences of weight-based stigmatization are significantly associated with increased psychological distress (depression, anxiety, lower self-esteem) and a higher likelihood of binge eating disorder diagnosis in obese individuals seeking weight loss surgery.
If you are overweight or obese, negative comments or discriminatory treatment from others (including doctors) can significantly increase your risk of depression, anxiety, and binge eating. It is crucial to seek supportive healthcare environments where providers use respectful language and focus on health rather than weight bias.
Frequency of stigmatizing experiences was negatively associated with self-esteem and positively associated with depression, anxiety, body image disturbance, and emotional eating. Recent experiences of stigmatization were associated with a diagnosis of binge eating disorder.
Why this rating
Observational study with a specific clinical population (n=94), controlling for BMI, age, and gender, showing significant associations.
Source
Recent Experiences of Weight‐based Stigmatization in a Weight Loss Surgery Population: Psychological and Behavioral Correlates
Kelli E. Friedman et al. · Obesity · 2008
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