Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 12, 2025

Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study
09:36

Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study

Published on: February 2, 2017

27.0K

General Practitioners practice nurses and parents' perspectives on childhood overweight management - a qualitative

Maxime Adriana Maria van der Velden1, Hevy Hassan1, Dieuwke Schiphof1

  • 1Department of General Practice, Erasmus MC Medical University Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

The European Journal of General Practice
|September 27, 2024
PubMed

Insights

General practitioners (GPs) are crucial for identifying and managing childhood overweight and obesity. Despite barriers like time constraints, GPs, practice nurses, and parents agree on the GP

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • General Practice

Background:

  • Childhood overweight and obesity represent a significant global health challenge.
  • General practice settings offer a potential avenue for early identification and management of pediatric overweight and obesity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the perspectives of Dutch general practitioners (GPs), practice nurses (PNs), and parents regarding the role of general practice in managing childhood overweight and obesity.
  • To understand the needs and preferences of stakeholders concerning the integration of pediatric weight management within primary care.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative study employing semi-structured focus group interviews.
  • Participants included 25 GPs, 7 PNs, and 18 parents, recruited from general practices and via social media/schools.
  • Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed thematically.

Main Results:

  • GPs, PNs, and parents concur that GPs should identify, address, and refer children with overweight and obesity.
  • GPs face challenges initiating conversations due to time limits, fear of negative reactions, and unclear referral pathways.
  • Parents are receptive to discussions if GPs are non-judgmental, honest, and respectful; PNs reported no role in management.

Conclusions:

  • Despite identified barriers, consensus exists among GPs, PNs, and parents that GPs have a vital role in pediatric overweight and obesity management.
  • The findings underscore the need for supportive tools and resources to empower GPs in this role.
Abstract

Keywords:
Childrenobesityoverweightqualitative researchscreening

More Related Videos

Breakfast Habits among Schoolchildren in the City of Uruguaiana, Brazil06:48

Breakfast Habits among Schoolchildren in the City of Uruguaiana, Brazil

Published on: July 29, 2020

4.5K
Determining Gender-Based Differences in Retinal and Choroidal Thickness in Underweight Individuals via Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography03:35

Determining Gender-Based Differences in Retinal and Choroidal Thickness in Underweight Individuals via Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography

Published on: December 1, 2023

279

Related Concept Videos

Bulimia Nervosa01:30

Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia nervosa is a complex and severe eating disorder characterized by a cyclical pattern of binge-and-purge eating pattern. It generally involves an episode of binge eating, followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, excessive exercise, laxative use, or fasting, to prevent weight gain. Despite often maintaining a normal weight, individuals with bulimia are intensely preoccupied with their body image and harbor an overwhelming fear of gaining weight. This can contribute to the...
55
Binge Eating Disorders01:23

Binge Eating Disorders

Binge eating disorder is a significant mental health condition characterized by recurrent episodes of excessive food consumption within a short period, accompanied by a perceived loss of control over eating behavior. Unlike occasional overeating, binge eating disorder is marked by distressing emotions such as guilt, shame, and anxiety following binge episodes. The disorder affects individuals across different ages and backgrounds, with profound implications for physical and psychological...
53
Obesity01:24

Obesity

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a numerical value derived from a person's weight and height, used to categorize individuals into weight ranges. It is calculated using the formula: weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. Obesity is a health condition characterized by excessive accumulation of adipose tissue that poses health risks, often diagnosed with a BMI ≥ 30. This excess fat storage occurs when surplus dietary calories are converted into triglycerides and stored in...
401
Self-Discrepancy Theory02:45

Self-Discrepancy Theory

One influential perspective on what motivates people's behavior is detailed in Tory Higgin's self-discrepancy theory (Higgins, 1987). He proposed that people hold disagreeing internal representations of themselves that lead to different emotional states.  
18.3K
Parenting Styles01:27

Parenting Styles

Diana Baumrind's four parenting styles — authoritarian, authoritative, neglectful, and permissive — each influence children's socio-emotional development differently.
Authoritarian Parenting
This style is strict and controlling, with little room for open dialogue. Authoritarian parents demand obedience and often enforce rules with minimal warmth. Children raised this way may lack social skills and initiative, usually comparing themselves to others unfavorably.
Authoritative...
63
Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques VI01:30

Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques VI

Adopting a healthier lifestyle often requires overcoming significant challenges, but leveraging psychological, social, and cultural resources can facilitate meaningful change. Effective self-change hinges on understanding and applying key tools such as motivation and goal setting, which help sustain efforts toward long-term health benefits.
Motivation and Self-Determination
Motivation, the driving force behind behavior, plays a pivotal role at every stage of the change process. The research...
27