Understanding metabolic bariatric surgery stigma through the lived experiences of Dutch women

Franshelis K. Garcia; Bob C. Mulder; Annemarie M.A.E. Wagemakers; Eric J. Hazebroek; Kirsten T. Verkooijen

doi:10.1016/j.ssmqr.2026.100699

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Understanding metabolic bariatric surgery stigma through the lived experiences of Dutch women

Franshelis K. Garcia

Bob C. Mulder Annemarie M.A.E. Wagemakers Eric J. Hazebroek Kirsten T. Verkooijen

SSM - Qualitative Research in Health Vol. 9 pp. 100699 · Elsevier BV

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Published: Jun 01, 2026
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Kirsten T. Verkooijen

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Franshelis K. Garcia, Bob C. Mulder, Annemarie M.A.E. Wagemakers, et al. (2026). Understanding metabolic bariatric surgery stigma through the lived experiences of Dutch women. SSM - Qualitative Research in Health, 9, 100699. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmqr.2026.100699

Understanding metabolic bariatric surgery stigma through the lived experiences of Dutch women

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