Abstract

Research has shown obesity is a significant problem affecting the general-public and is increasing in prevalence among health care providers. The purpose of this descriptive phenomenological study was to understand the lived experience of being obese as a registered nurse. One-on-one interviews with 15 registered nurses, who had a personal experience with being obese as a registered nurse, were conducted. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, which were taped and transcribed verbatim. The data analysis was conducted manually to gain the true essence of the participant's lived experiences. The responses were analyzed, coded, and themed using Colaizzi's method of data analysis. Four major themes emerged from the data analysis: 1) Being undeterred in spite of occasional prejudice and mistreatment, 2) Being resolute to remain professional in work ethic, 3) Being loved and respected by patients in spite of being obese, and 4) Being dissatisfied by amount of organizational support. In-depth understanding gained from this study would be useful in health promotion self-care by nurses. Nurses, nurse leaders, and nurse researchers could also use the understanding in developing evidence based programs for reducing obesity among registered nurses.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 28093808; ProQuest document ID: 2455924166. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Trina Rodgers, PhD, RN

Sigma Membership

Omicron Delta

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Phenomenology

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Body Mass Index (BMI), Healthy Behavior, Obesity, Role Model, Self-Perception

Advisor

Samson Omotosho

Second Advisor

Charlene Romer

Third Advisor

Marcia Hill

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of Phoenix

Degree Year

2020

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2021-08-11

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