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The Body Image Fundamentals program improved health professionals' (HPs) knowledge and attitudes regarding body image. This training shows potential for enhancing HPs' ability to address body image concerns with clients.

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  • Health Psychology
  • Professional Development
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Health professionals (HPs) frequently underestimate the complexity of body image issues.
  • A need exists to equip HPs with specialized knowledge and skills for managing body image concerns effectively.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the Body Image Fundamentals program, an online training designed to enhance HPs' understanding and management of body image concerns.
  • To assess program acceptability, learning outcomes, and preliminary behavioral changes among participants.

Main Methods:

  • A 16-week, single-group pre-post design evaluation of the online Body Image Fundamentals program.
  • Participants (dietitians, health coaches, fitness trainers, nutritionists) completed pre-post surveys assessing satisfaction, knowledge, skills, and body image attitudes.
  • Kirkpatrick's Four-Level Training Model guided the evaluation framework.

Main Results:

  • High program acceptability reported (satisfaction, usefulness, understandability >92%).
  • Significant improvements observed in body image knowledge (d=.88), body appreciation (d=.42), and reductions in idealization of thin/athletic bodies (d=.66, d=.73) and anti-fat attitudes (d=.43).
  • Qualitative data indicated intended application of skills and a need for practice guidelines.

Conclusions:

  • The Body Image Fundamentals program demonstrates potential for enhancing HPs' capacity to address body image concerns.
  • The training positively impacted participants' knowledge, attitudes, and appreciation of body image.
  • Further research is needed to explore practical implementation and long-term behavioral impact.