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Current Obesity Reports
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18.03.2021 | COVID-19 | Psychological Issues (V Drapeau and V Ivezaj, Section Editors) Zur Zeit gratis

Weight Bias During the COVID-19 Pandemic

verfasst von: Rebecca L. Pearl, Erica M. Schulte

Erschienen in: Current Obesity Reports | Ausgabe 2/2021

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

This review explores potential sources of weight bias and stigma during the COVID-19 pandemic, including “quarantine-15” messages and discussion of obesity in media and public health campaigns. We examine evidence of the effects of weight bias on well-being during the pandemic and highlight unanswered questions to be addressed in future research.

Recent Findings

Studies that have investigated weight change during stay-at-home orders have yielded mixed findings and relied predominantly on self-reported retrospective recall, thus providing weak evidence of a widespread “quarantine-15” effect. No studies to date have evaluated the effects on weight stigma and health of obesity-focused COVID-19 media and public health messages. Individuals with a history of experiencing weight bias may be more vulnerable to binge eating and psychological distress during the pandemic.

Summary

Weight bias and stigma during the COVID-19 pandemic, and their effects on health and well-being, warrant greater investigation and consideration in public health efforts.
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Metadaten
Titel
Weight Bias During the COVID-19 Pandemic
verfasst von
Rebecca L. Pearl
Erica M. Schulte
Publikationsdatum
18.03.2021
Verlag
Springer US
Schlagwort
COVID-19
Erschienen in
Current Obesity Reports / Ausgabe 2/2021
Elektronische ISSN: 2162-4968
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13679-021-00432-2

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