biostudies-literatureKwitowski MNICHD NIH HHS233-240https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC5315693biostudies-literatureUnknown11(2)Pediatric obesity is a public health concern. High attrition from treatment negatively impacts outcomes, particularly among lower income and ethnic minority populations. NOURISH+ is a parent-exclusive childhood weight management treatment targeting at-risk children aged 5-11 years who are overweight or obese. The current study sought to enhance understanding of attrition among at-risk families. NOURISH+ participants completed a survey assessing barriers to treatment adherence. Among low-income, racially diverse families, practical barriers are pressing concerns. The NOURISH+ parent-exclusive approach, although empirically supported, appears inconsistent with caregivers' expectations. Minimizing practical barriers and enhancing child engagement might reduce attrition and improve outcomes.Obesity research & clinical practiceAn exploration of factors influencing attrition from a pediatric weight management intervention.PMC5315693R01 HD066216Bean MKMazzeo SEKwitowski MfalseAn exploration of factors influencing attrition from a pediatric weight management intervention.Pediatric obesity is a public health concern. High attrition from treatment negatively impacts outcomes, particularly among lower income and ethnic minority populations. NOURISH+ is a parent-exclusive childhood weight management treatment targeting at-risk children aged 5-11 years who are overweight or obese. The current study sought to enhance understanding of attrition among at-risk families. NOURISH+ participants completed a survey assessing barriers to treatment adherence. Among low-income, racially diverse families, practical barriers are pressing concerns. The NOURISH+ parent-exclusive approach, although empirically supported, appears inconsistent with caregivers' expectations. Minimizing practical barriers and enhancing child engagement might reduce attrition and improve outcomes.2017-01-01T00:00:00Z2017 Mar - Apr2020-11-19T11:05:08Z2019-03-26T23:04:29ZS-EPMC53156932754428310.1016/j.orcp.2016.08.002