The Effect of Weight Bias on the Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease
Location
Room 232, Schewel Hall
Access Type
Open Access
Entry Number
85
Start Date
4-5-2023 11:00 AM
End Date
4-5-2023 11:15 AM
College
Lynchburg College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Biomedical Science
Abstract
The condition of obesity has been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a multi-faceted chronic disease. Previous studies have shown an associational relationship between recorded weight bias, in healthcare providers, society at large, and internalized, and negative health outcomes. In addition, the increased rate of recorded obesity is often tied to the increased incidence of cardiovascular disease in the population. Therefore, it is imperative to discuss the causes of this relationship and an updated course of treatment. The purpose of this study is to evaluate how the attitudes and behaviors of healthcare providers towards people who are considered overweight and obese affects the management and treatment of cardiovascular disease in this same population. In addition, this study will explore the intersectionality of health disparities along both weight and racial lines. An ongoing survey was created and sent to Lynchburg area healthcare providers and health science students to analyze their attitude and behaviors towards obese persons. Variables studied include; level of weight bias (implicit and explicit), the racial composition of the healthcare provider’s patient case load, if the healthcare provider treats patients with cardiovascular disease, the medical specialty, the amount of time practicing, their age, gender, and recency of weight bias training. The results of this survey will be analyzed and discussed.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. Tonya Price Dr. Christine Terry Dr. Price Blair
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The Effect of Weight Bias on the Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease
Room 232, Schewel Hall
The condition of obesity has been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a multi-faceted chronic disease. Previous studies have shown an associational relationship between recorded weight bias, in healthcare providers, society at large, and internalized, and negative health outcomes. In addition, the increased rate of recorded obesity is often tied to the increased incidence of cardiovascular disease in the population. Therefore, it is imperative to discuss the causes of this relationship and an updated course of treatment. The purpose of this study is to evaluate how the attitudes and behaviors of healthcare providers towards people who are considered overweight and obese affects the management and treatment of cardiovascular disease in this same population. In addition, this study will explore the intersectionality of health disparities along both weight and racial lines. An ongoing survey was created and sent to Lynchburg area healthcare providers and health science students to analyze their attitude and behaviors towards obese persons. Variables studied include; level of weight bias (implicit and explicit), the racial composition of the healthcare provider’s patient case load, if the healthcare provider treats patients with cardiovascular disease, the medical specialty, the amount of time practicing, their age, gender, and recency of weight bias training. The results of this survey will be analyzed and discussed.