Abstracts
Abstract
Introduction: Weight bias among healthcare professionals contributes to inequitable care for people living in larger bodies (PLLB). Nurses play a crucial role in perpetuating or challenging this stigma. Yet, little is known about how this issue has been conceptualized, studied, and addressed within nursing research. Objectives: This scoping review aims to provide a comprehensive and structured synthesis of the peer-reviewed literature on weight bias among nurses and nursing students, identifying conceptual, temporal, and geographical trends and highlighting persistent gaps to inform future research and training initiatives. Method: Following the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and PRISMA-ScR standards, we searched PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycINFO for empirical studies published between January 1, 2005, and June 10, 2025. Eligible studies explored nurses’ or nursing students’ perceptions toward PLLB. Two reviewers working independently screened studies and extracted data related to study design, context, conceptual focus, theoretical grounding, key findings, and identified research gaps. Results: A total of 34 studies were included. Most were cross-sectional, quantitative, and conducted in the United States. Concepts were grouped into 6 domains, with self-reported perceptions being most frequently assessed. The majority reported negative perceptions. Few studies used theoretical frameworks, and only 1 was grounded in nursing theory. Interventions were limited and often lacked long-term evaluation. Geographical representation was uneven, with no Canadian studies identified. Discussion and Conclusion: This review highlights persistent bias and fragmented research. Future studies must adopt theory-informed, methodologically diverse, and geographically inclusive approaches. Embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion principles is essential to foster stigma reduction and improve care for PLLB.
Keywords:
- weight bias,
- nursing science,
- nurses,
- obesity,
- scoping review
Résumé
Introduction : Les biais liés au poids chez les professionnel·les de la santé contribuent à des soins inéquitables pour les personnes vivant dans un corps gros (PCG). Le personnel infirmier joue un rôle clé dans la reproduction ou la remise en question de cette stigmatisation. Pourtant, la manière dont ce phénomène est conceptualisé, étudié et abordé dans la recherche infirmière demeure peu documentée. Objectifs : Cette revue de la portée vise à fournir une synthèse structurée de la littérature sur les préjugés liés au poids chez le personnel infirmier actuel et futur, en identifiant des tendances conceptuelles, temporelles et géographiques, ainsi que les lacunes à combler pour orienter la recherche et la formation. Méthode : Conformément à la méthodologie du Joanna Briggs Institute et aux lignes directrices PRISMA-ScR, PubMed, CINAHL et PsycINFO ont été interrogées pour repérer des études empiriques publiées entre le 1er janvier 2005 et le 10 juin 2025. Deux évaluatrices ont sélectionné indépendamment les études admissibles et extrait les données. Résultats : Au total, 34 études ont été incluses. La majorité était quantitative, transversale et menée aux États-Unis. Les concepts ont été regroupés en 6 domaines, les perceptions autodéclarées étant les plus fréquentes. Peu d’études mobilisaient un cadre théorique, et 1 seule reposait sur une théorie infirmière. Les interventions étaient en minorité et rarement évaluées à long terme. Aucune étude canadienne n’a été recensée. Discussion et conclusion : Cette revue met en évidence des préjugés persistants et une recherche morcelée. Des approches théoriquement éclairées, méthodologiquement variées et géographiquement inclusives sont essentielles pour améliorer les soins offerts aux PCG.
Mots-clés :
- grossophobie,
- sciences infirmières,
- infirmières,
- obésité,
- revue de la portée
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