Preventing childhood obesity in general practice: a qualitative study of GPs, practice nurses, and practice managers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

General practitioners (GPs) in Australia have an important role to play in preventing childhood obesity. Activities such as growth monitoring and promotion of healthy behaviours can contribute to obesity prevention efforts; however, the practicalities of how this is done are poorly documented.

Objectives

Objectives were to understand current attitudes and practices regarding promoting healthy childhood growth and development and preventing childhood obesity in general practice, and identify practical barriers and enablers to routinely incorporating this into general practice based on the observations and personal experiences of general practice staff.

Methods

A descriptive qualitative study was undertaken with Australian general practice staff. Barriers and

SUBMITTER: Gooey M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11461148 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature