Understanding paediatric patients' attitudes toward obesity and expectations prior to entering a weight management program.

摘要: Objective This qualitative study explored attitudes toward weight management and knowledge of healthy, active living among paediatric patients referred to a program. The objective this was determine the emotional state entering into Methods Study participants (aged 7 17 years old) were recruited during clinic orientation. Semistructured interviews conducted, audiotaped transcribed verbatim. Qualitative content analysis generated thematic coding scheme, identifying concepts linkages in data. rigour achieved collaboratively through an audit trail, data triangulation. Results Fifteen (median age 11 years) consented interviews. Three recurring themes emerged: emotions, motivation learning. A total nine subthemes identified. Four key spheres influence (family, peers, school health care providers) affected patient's outlook on obesity positively by providing support or negatively adversely influencing their emotions motivation. level individual engage program varied. positive learning about from officials providers emerged. Conclusions provided insight regarding related negative sometimes fear expressed should be considered referring physician clinicians programs engaging care.