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The Use and Meaning of the Term Obesity in Rural Older Adults: A Qualitative Study

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Description
Discusses perceptions of obesity's definition, obesity stigma, and stigma-related challenges for provider-patient communication with rural older adults. Utilizes data from interviews and focus groups with older adults with obesity, primary care clinicians, and community leaders in rural New Hampshire and Vermont.
Author(s)
John A Batsis, Alexandra B Zagaria, Emma Brooks, et al.
Citation
Journal of Applied Gerontology, 40(4), 423-432
Date
02/2020
Tagged as
Culture · Elderly population · Obesity and weight control · Stigma · New Hampshire · Vermont