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ArticleBMC public health2019

Elucidating knowledge and beliefs about obesity and eating disorders among key stakeholders: paving the way for an integrated approach to health promotion.

Bianca Bullivant, Aaron R Denham, Clare Stephens, Rebecca E Olson, Deborah Mitchison, Timothy Gill, Sarah Maguire, Janet D Latner, Phillipa Hay, Bryan Rodgers and 3 more

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Article in BMC public health, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed, 17 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors at 7 institutions in 2 countries.

Bianca BullivantBoden Institute of Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise and Eating Disorders, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia. bbul5619@uni.sydney.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5601-778X
Aaron R DenhamMacquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Clare StephensMacquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Rebecca E OlsonThe University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Queensland, Australia.
Deborah MitchisonMacquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Timothy GillBoden Institute of Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise and Eating Disorders, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.
Sarah MaguireBoden Institute of Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise and Eating Disorders, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.
Janet D LatnerUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
Phillipa HayWestern Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia.
Bryan RodgersAustralian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
Richard J StevensonMacquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Stephen TouyzBoden Institute of Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise and Eating Disorders, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.
Jonathan M MondWestern Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia.
The University of Sydney · AUMacquarie University · AUWestern Sydney University · AUAustralian National University · AUThe University of Queensland · AUUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa · USUniversity of Tasmania · AU

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundUnderstanding the knowledge and beliefs of key stakeholders is crucial in developing effective public health interventions. Knowledge and beliefs about obesity and eating disorders (EDs) have rarely been considered, despite increasing awareness of the need for integrated health promotion programs. We investigated key aspects of knowledge and beliefs about obesity and EDs among key stakeholders in Australia.

methodsUsing a semi-structured question guide, eight focus groups and seven individual interviews were conducted with 62 participants including health professionals, personal trainers, teachers and consumer group representatives. An inductive thematic approach was used for data analysis.

resultsThe findings suggest that, relative to obesity, EDs are poorly understood among teachers, personal trainers, and certain health professionals. Areas of commonality and distinction between the two conditions were identified. Integrated health promotion efforts that focus on shared risk (e.g., low self-esteem, body dissatisfaction) and protective (e.g., healthy eating, regular exercise) factors were supported. Suggested target groups for such efforts included young children, adolescents and parents.

conclusionsThe findings indicate areas where the EDs and obesity fields have common ground and can work together in developing integrated health promotion programs.

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Feeding and Eating DisordersHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeObesityAdolescentAdultAustraliaFemaleFocus GroupsHealth PromotionHumansMaleMiddle AgedStakeholder ParticipationYoung AdultEating disordersHealth promotionIntegrationObesityStakeholders

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PMID31842820
PMCPMC6916014
OpenAlexW2996707497

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