Abstract
The primary objective of this study was to describe parents’ preference for how physicians should approach diet and weight-related advice for their child. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with parents (n = 40) of preschoolers, transcribed verbatim, and double-coded using an inductive thematic analysis approach. Parents identified recommendations for how physicians should approach conversations about weight. Themes included (1) Tone and Approach are Important, (2) Avoid Judgment, (3) Have Regard for Parental Expertise, (4) Consider the Timing of the Discussion with Parents, and (5) Equip Parents with Concrete and Individualized Recommendations. Future research should focus on developing brief, effective communication tools to guide discussions with parents about child nutrition and weight. Opportunities to learn about and practice the use of these brief interventions should be incorporated into medical education with the goal of providing clinicians the learning opportunities, skills/tools, and resources needed to adequately and respectfully discuss weight and diet with parents and children.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 226-237 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Clinical Pediatrics |
| Volume | 58 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Feb 1 2019 |
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Keywords
- communication
- discussing overweight/obesity
- parental perceptions
- patient-provider communication
- primary care
- qualitative
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How Should We Approach and Discuss Children’s Weight With Parents? A Qualitative Analysis of Recommendations From Parents of Preschool-Aged Children to Physicians. / Uy, Marc James Abrigo; Pereira, Mark A.; Berge, Jerica M.; Loth, Katie A.
In: Clinical Pediatrics, Vol. 58, No. 2, 01.02.2019, p. 226-237.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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