Journal article
Weight Communication: How Do Health Professionals Communicate about Weight with Their Patients in Primary Care Settings?
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate how health professionals (HPs) communicate about weight with their patients. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 33 health professionals (7 family physicians, 13 nurse practitioners, and 13 dietitians) working in multidisciplinary healthcare settings in Canada. Thematic analysis revealed four main approaches used by HPs to communicate about weight: 1) Analyzing patient perspectives, 2) focusing on …
Authors
Aboueid S; Ahmed R; Jasinska M; Pouliot C; Hermosura BJ; Bourgeault I; Giroux I
Journal
Health Communication, Vol. 37, No. 5, pp. 561–567
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
April 16, 2022
DOI
10.1080/10410236.2020.1857516
ISSN
1041-0236