Abstract
This study identifies the important levers and barriers experienced by obese children in their attempt to lose weight. Dealing with these levers and barriers while acknowledging the complex interplay of social and emotional factors unique to the individual may well promote successful weight control.
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MedicineWeight lossThematic analysisQualitative researchPsychological interventionIntervention (counseling)HumiliationChildhood obesityPopulationFocus groupObesityBehaviour changeOverweightPsychiatryPsychologySocial psychologyEnvironmental health
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- 11
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Joe Murtagh,
Rachael Dixey,
Mary Rudolf
(2006).
A qualitative investigation into the levers and barriers to weight loss in children: opinions of obese children.
Archives of Disease in Childhood
, 91
(11)
, 920-923.
https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.2005.085712
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- 10.1136/adc.2005.085712