Haimanot E. Hailu

2 months ago | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Michelle Dever |Helen Skouteris |Haimanot E. Hailu |Emma Galvin

1 INTRODUCTION Individuals perceived to carry excess body weight are highly stigmatized, and are subject to widespread prejudice and discrimination due to their body size.1 Weight stigma is one of the most pervasive forms of social discrimination experienced among adults in Western societies.2 It is especially common among women under 45 years of age and is comparable to that of racial discrimination.3 Indeed, weight stigma is particularly prevalent among women during the pregnancy and...

Feb 12, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Haimanot E. Hailu |Helen Skouteris |Emma Galvin |Briony Hill

1 INTRODUCTION Women in the preconception, pregnant, or postpartum period are susceptible to weight stigma.

Feb 12, 2024 | rb.gy | Haimanot E. Hailu |Helen Skouteris |Emma Galvin |Briony Hill

1 INTRODUCTION Women in the preconception, pregnant, or postpartum period are susceptible to weight stigma.