Essays about: "Sophia Obitz"

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  1. 1. Care of obese patients in Costa Rica : Nurses’ attitudes and experiences

    University essay from Akademin för vård, arbetsliv och välfärd

    Author : Camilla Frensborg; Sophia Obitz; [2015]
    Keywords : obesity; stigmatization; attitudes; nurses; healthcare; Costa Rica;

    Abstract : Obesity is a serious growing public health issue in the world, and it is increasing rapidly in Latin America. Obese people are an exposed group of patients that are stigmatized for various reasons. Negative attitudes and stigma against obese patients among healthcare personnel and within the healthcare environment can affect their care negatively. READ MORE