Walking in a weighted suit: can it curb Anti-Fat bias in future doctors?
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This study looked at whether having health professions students walk on a treadmill while wearing a weighted suit (to simulate obesity) could reduce their unconscious weight bias and improve how they treat patients. Over 100 students took part, and their attitudes and decision-ma…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, River Falls • Aim: Knowledge-focused
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