Exploring parents' perceptions and experiences of childhood obesity and management in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: an interpretive qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childhood obesity is a public health concern in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where cultural and social factors shape parental perceptions. This study explores how Riyadh-based parents view childhood obesity.

Methods

A hybrid approach to thematic analysis was employed, combining deductive and inductive coding to allow for emergent themes directly from the data. Semistructured interviews were conducted with twelve parents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, whose children were identified as overweight or obese. The data were analysed to identify key themes related to parental perceptions and childhood obesity management.

Results

Four themes emerged from the data: (1) perceptions towards childhood obesity; (2) perceived barriers to weight management; (3) perceived benefits to w

SUBMITTER: Almutairi SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11657218 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature