Pediatricians' and family physicians' weight-related care of children in the U.S.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few national data exist to assess primary care physicians' (PCPs') clinical practices with regard to childhood obesity.

Purpose

To survey pediatricians and family practice physicians regarding their assessment, counseling, and management of diet, physical activity, and weight status among pediatric patients in the primary care setting.

Methods

A nationally representative cross-sectional survey of pediatricians and family practice physicians sampled from the American Medical Association (AMA) Masterfile was conducted in 2008 and analyzed in 2010. Outcomes included physicians' self-reported practice behaviors regarding assessments of pediatric patients' weight status, counseling of diet and physical activity, and referrals and follow-ups.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Huang TT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3115545 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature