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Publication: Presentation of a weight bias internalization tool for use in pregnancy and a call for future research: A commentary

Publication: Presentation of a weight bias internalization tool for use in pregnancy and a call for future research: A commentary

Nicole Pearce2024-04-23T13:03:14-04:00March 7th, 2024|

Abstract Background Emerging evidence has shown that weight stigma is a concern during pregnancy, with several studies documenting common sources including healthcare, the media and interpersonal networks. Experiencing weight stigma may lead to weight bias internalization (WBI), whereby individuals accept and [...]

Join a Study: Assessing the relationship between gestational weight gain and internalized weight bias in pregnant women.

Join a Study: Assessing the relationship between gestational weight gain and internalized weight bias in pregnant women.

Nicole Pearce2022-03-01T11:51:47-05:00February 18th, 2022|

Today's blog post is brought to you by Jacklyn Stewart, medical student, and Helena Piccinini-Vallis, MD PhD CCFP FCFP, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS. Those living with obesity commonly face stigmatization and pressures to lose weight, which can lead to adverse psychological [...]

Preventing Obesity ‘To Infinity and Beyond’

Preventing Obesity ‘To Infinity and Beyond’

Nicole Pearce2018-03-01T16:17:36-05:00October 20th, 2017|

Today’s post comes from Taniya S. Nagpal. Taniya is a PhD candidate at Western University. She is also the current Special Events Coordinator of the CON-SNP National Executive. You can find more about Taniya here! What if there was a way to prevent [...]