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Predictors of Stigma Toward Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Individuals Among Registered Dieticians and Dietetics Students
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Transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) individuals have been described as suffering from societal stigma across a variety of health dimensions, including food vulnerability and worse nutritional outcomes. Identifying personal predictors of stigma toward TGNC individuals among registered dieticians (RDNs) and dietetics students may help address these neglected needs. A total of 172 participants were surveyed (128 completed surveys, response rate 74.41%). Psychometric questionnaires (personality traits by Big Five Inventory, inclination toward intuitive eating by Intuitive Eating Scale, attitudes toward individuals with larger bodies and TGNC people according to the Attitude Towards Obese People and Attitude Towards Transgender People, respectively) and sociodemographic characteristics were recorded. Females comprised 86% of the sample. RDNs composed 58% of the sample, and the remaining 42% were dietetics students. Statistical analyses included analysis of covariance and partial correlations by Spearman's rho coefficients, both corrected for age. No significant difference was observed between RDNs and dietetics students in relation to attitudes toward TGNC individuals (F = .886, p = .350). Openness to experience (partial rho = .374, p = .003), intuitive eating (body food choice congruence: partial rho = .306, p = .015; unconditional permission to eat: partial rho = .255, p = .044), and attitudes toward individuals with larger bodies (partial rho = .408, p < .001) were positively correlated with better attitudes toward TGNC people. The present study suggests that promoting gender-inclusive and weight-positive content within dietetic education, while also increasing representation of diverse body weights and shapes, could address neglected needs across gender-diverse individuals.
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minority stress
minority stigma
gender dysphoria
education
training
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