Banca de DEFESA: ANANDA IVIE DIAS NOVAIS CASSIMIRO

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STUDENT : ANANDA IVIE DIAS NOVAIS CASSIMIRO
DATE: 24/01/2024
TIME: 09:00
LOCAL: IMS/UFBA
TITLE:

WEIGHT STIGMA IN THE ORGANIZATION OF CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH OBESITY: UNDERSTANDING THROUGH GUIDELINES AND IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE OF BAHIA.

KEY WORDS:

Obesity, Weight Stigma, Clinical Guidelines, Primary Health Care, Healthcare Professionals

PAGES: 130
BIG AREA: Ciências da Saúde
AREA: Saúde Coletiva
SUBÁREA: Saúde Pública
SUMMARY:

More than 60% of Brazilian adults are overweight, with 25.9% living with obesity. The approach to obesity is multifactorial, involving genetic, behavioral, socioeconomic, and environmental aspects. Although public policies have been implemented to address the problem, stigmatization and fatphobia persist, negatively impacting the physical and mental health of individuals. Effective care requires a comprehensive and humanized approach, considering the various dimensions that influence body weight. We aim to evaluate how the theme of weight stigma is addressed in international and national clinical guidelines for the treatment of obesity published between 2000 and 2022, as well as to understand the perception of primary health care (PHC) professionals regarding how weight stigma and fatphobia are present in the organization of care for individuals with overweight and obesity in PHC.

Article 1 was a systematic review with qualitative synthesis of recommendations from national and international clinical guidelines for the treatment of obesity published between 2000 and 2022. Most clinical guidelines do not emphasize the topic of weight stigma in their recommendations. Despite the limited emphasis on the theme, advances in the discourse of guidelines over the years are identified, and the complexity of care and weight stigma theme begins to emerge.

Article 2 has a qualitative-quantitative approach. Information was obtained through a training course for health professionals in 54 municipalities in Bahia. The study includes reflections on the obesity stigma in the participants' daily work. The research reveals that many PHC professionals consider themselves competent to care for people with overweight and obesity but recognize the potential for their approaches and units to reinforce weight stigma. There is consensus that weight loss is seen as the central focus of care, and personal acceptance of one's body can influence judgment and care for others. The lack of adequate physical structure in health units and blaming and stigmatizing reflections are points of concern in the care provided. Comprehensive training is essential, addressing not only biomedical but also social and psychological aspects, along with investments in inclusive infrastructure and public policies that promote holistic health, valuing body diversity to make care more effective and compassionate.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Interna - 1653186 - DANIELA ARRUDA SOARES ALVES
Externa à Instituição - ERIKA CARDOSO DOS REIS - UFOP
Presidente - 1585709 - POLIANA CARDOSO MARTINS