Figure 2
Potential reactions after feeling stigmatized by a doctor. Percentages represent 'likely' and 'very likely' for the question 'If your doctor referred to your weight in a way that makes you feel stigmatized, how would you react?'. Underweight respondents were excluded from the analyses. Differences in endorsement of the items 'be upset/embarrassed' and 'go on a strict diet' between normal-weight and overweight/obese participants were statistically significant (P<0.05). Original response scales ranged from 1 ('unlikely') to 5 ('very likely').
