Weight stigma experiences and self-exclusion from sport and exercise settings among people with obesity

Abstract Background A central strategy to tackle the health risks of obesity is regular physical activity (PA), exercising and participating in sports. However, people with obesity regularly experience weight-related stigma and discrimination in sport and exercise settings. Research has indicated th...

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Main Authors: Hendrik K. Thedinga, Roman Zehl, Ansgar Thiel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10565-7