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Attitudes toward veganism in eating disorder professionals

Fuller, S. and Hill, K. (2021) Attitudes toward veganism in eating disorder professionals. BJPsych Bulletin. , pp. 1-5. 2056-4694.

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Abstract:
Veganism has increased in popularity in the past decade and, despite being a characteristic protected by law, is often viewed negatively by the general population. Little is known about the attitudes of healthcare professionals despite the potential influence on practice and eating disorder patient care. This is one of the first studies to investigate attitudes toward veganism within specialist eating disorder, general mental health and other professionals. A one-way ANOVA indicated all professionals held positive views toward veganism. General mental health professionals held statistically more positive veganism attitudes than specialist eating disorder and other professionals. As one of the first studies to suggest eating disorder professionals are not biased against veganism, it has important clinical practice implications, particularly when exploring motivations for adopting a vegan diet (health, weight loss, environmental or animal welfare concerns) in patients with eating disorders. Implications for further research are provided.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being
Creators:
Fuller, S. and Hill, K.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology
Research Centres > Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences
Date:
17 June 2021
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 1-5
Journal or Publication Title:
BJPsych Bulletin
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1192/bjb.2021.57
ISSN:
2056-4694
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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