Primary care providers' perspectives on initiating childhood obesity conversations: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary care physicians (PCPs) are in a critical position for identifying, preventing and treating childhood obesity. However, a one-size-fits-all approach does not exist for having conversations about weight with families. A better understanding of how PCPs can address paediatric patients' weight concerns is needed in order to develop effective guidelines and trainings.

Objective

To describe PCPs preferences and behaviours regarding weight-related conversations with paediatric patients' and their families.

Methods

Twenty PCPs affiliated with the University of Minnesota, USA, were recruited to participate in semi-structured interviews. Transcripts were analysed using inductive thematic analysis.

Results

PCP's identified well-child visits as the most

SUBMITTER: Hersch DE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8414925 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature