NCT06282276

Brief Summary

Evidence shows that anti-fat attitudes and weight stigma are prevalent among healthcare professionals and may affect treatment decisions regarding patients with obesity. The present study aimed to examine the presence of anti-fat attitudes and weight stigma among orthopedic surgeons and their correlation to the therapeutic approach to patients with obesity. In this cross-sectional survey, 150 orthopedic surgeons will complete a web-based questionnaire. the questionnaire is based on Antifat Attitudes Questionnaire (AFA), developed by Crandall in 1994. In addition, the questionnaire will include a questionnaire developed by Bocquier in 200521 to explore weight stigma among physicians.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
150

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2022

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2022

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2023

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2023

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 5, 2024

Completed
23 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 28, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

February 28, 2024

Status Verified

February 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

February 5, 2024

Last Update Submit

February 20, 2024

Conditions

Weight Stigma

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • anti fat attitudes

    Orthopedic surgeons' personal beliefs about weight

    3 months

  • Weight stigma

    Orthopedic surgeons' personal beliefs about weight

    3 months

  • Therapeutic approach

    Orthopedic surgeons' magnitude of preference for a conservative approach when treating patients with obesity

    3 months

Interventions

cross sectional surveyBEHAVIORAL

filling out the electronic survey form

Eligibility Criteria

Age25 Years - 72 Years
Sexall(Gender-based eligibility)
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

150 orthopedic surgeon's

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Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

Hadera, 38000, Israel

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Weight Prejudice

Interventions

Cross-Sectional Studies

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PrejudiceSocial BehaviorBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Epidemiologic StudiesEpidemiologic Study CharacteristicsEpidemiologic MethodsInvestigative TechniquesHealth Care Evaluation MechanismsQuality of Health CareHealth Care Quality, Access, and EvaluationPublic HealthEnvironment and Public Health

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 5, 2024

First Posted

February 28, 2024

Study Start

October 1, 2022

Primary Completion

January 1, 2023

Study Completion

January 1, 2023

Last Updated

February 28, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-02

Locations

IL(1)