ArticleHealth expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy2016
'I just don't want to get bullied anymore, then I can lead a normal life'; Insights into life as an obese adolescent and their views on obesity treatment.
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- Motivations for weight loss in adolescents with overweight and obesity: a systematic review.BMC pediatrics · 2018Pooled it
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- Effects of Bullying on Anxiety, Depression, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Sexual Minority Youths: Network Analysis.JMIR public health and surveillance · 2023Article
- School absenteeism and impairment associated with weight bullying.Journal of adolescence · 2023Article
- Insights into the challenges and facilitators to physical activity among brooklyn teens enroled in a weight management programme.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2022Article
- Weight-Based Victimization and Physical Activity Among Adolescents With Overweight or Obesity: A Scoping Review of Quantitative and Qualitative Evidence.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2022Article
- "The balloon was just the kick start, I had to do the rest myself": Adolescents living with severe obesity experiences of an intra-gastric balloon alongside a lifestyle support programme.BMC pediatrics · 2021Article
- Adolescents who are overweight or obese - the relevance of a social network to engaging in physical activity: a qualitative study.BMC public health · 2021Article
- Professional stakeholder's views of adolescent weight management programmes: a qualitative study.BMC research notes · 2021Article
- The "Stages Towards Completion Model": what helps and hinders children with overweight or obesity and their parents to be guided towards, adhere to and complete a group lifestyle intervention.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2020Article
- Weight Stigma in Youth: Prevalence, Consequences, and Considerations for Clinical Practice.Current obesity reports · 2020Review
- Understanding practitioner perspectives of youth healthcare using thematic and lexical analyses.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2019Article
- 'Just stuff yourself': Identifying health-promotion strategies from the perspectives of adolescent boys from disadvantaged neighbourhoods.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundAdolescent obesity is a complex condition involving social, emotional, behavioural and cultural issues.
designOne-to-one interviews and small focus groups with overweight and obese young people were conducted. Qualitative research is an appropriate method to explore the complexity of this issue. SETTING AND
participantsOverweight and obese adolescent's attending a community weight management intervention in South Yorkshire. MAIN VARIABLES STUDIED: Interviews aimed to explore the experiences of obese adolescents and their perspectives towards obesity treatment.
resultsAdolescent's provided detailed accounts of their perspectives on weight gain, alluding to disordered patterns of eating and overeating, reported as being triggered by social and emotional factors, and in particular, bullying. Avoidance of bullying and a desire to integrate socially with peers were key drivers to seek treatment. Young people reported what they should do to lose weight, yet responsibility for successful weight loss and lifestyle change was repeatedly attributed to the treatment received, as opposed to viewing this as a combination of self-motivation coupled with support provided by friends and family.
conclusionWeight loss programmes need to consider the complex experience of obese young people in their design, focusing on how to implement long-term lifestyle changes.
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