Sex differences in the influence of weight bias internalization on preferences for telehealth utilization among people with obesity
Authors' conclusion
This qualitative research suggests WBI may be common among men and women who have completed MBS, but WBI was not the main factor considered when PWO made decisions about using telehealth or in-person care. Future studies should further explore how WBI impacts healthcare engagement and preferences among PWO who have completed MBS across diverse settings.
Study context
- Population
- Racially/ethnically diverse people with obesity who completed metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS)54% female
- Participants
- 24 people
- Comparison
- Men vs women
- Outcome
- Impact of WBI on telehealth vs in-person utilization preferences, by sex
Methodological detailsin-depth interviews, thematic analysis
- In-depth interviews
- Thematic analysis
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Determinants of telehealth vs in-person care preference
- Themes: quality of care, convenience, discrimination in healthcare settings, shame
- Weight bias internalization (WBI) was not a primary determinant of how to receive care for both men and women
- Perceived quality of care from telehealth or in-person visits was the main consideration
Original publication
Sex differences in the influence of weight bias internalization on preferences for telehealth utilization among people with obesity. Int J Obes (Lond). Published 15 December 2025. doi:10.
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