Adherence
Higher BMI is associated with increased feelings of being judged by primary care providers, which correlates with higher rates of avoiding healthcare visits due to weight-related concerns.
If you have a higher BMI, you may feel judged by doctors, and this feeling often stops you from going to appointments. This is a common reaction to stigma, not a reflection of your worth. To overcome this, look for providers who explicitly prioritize respectful communication and ask about your weight management goals proactively.
Responders with a higher BMI were more likely to feel judged (P<.001) and not always respected (P<.001) by their PCP. In addition, those with a higher BMI more frequently reported avoiding health care visits because of weight gain, not wanting to undress or be weighed, and not wanting to discuss their weight with their PCP (P<.001).
Why this rating
Large sample size (n=2380) and statistically significant associations (P<.001), though observational.
Source
Needs Assessment for Weight Management: The Learning Health System Network Experience
Ivana T. Croghan et al. · Mayo Clinic Proceedings Innovations Quality & Outcomes · 2018
DOI 10.1016/j.mayocpiqo.2018.08.001
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