Exploring parental and professional perceptions of weight management services among under-fives in England: A qualitative study
The findings emphasize the need for culturally tailored, accessible, and sustainable weight management interventions. Enhanced professional training, increased community outreach, and policy-level support are essential to improve engagement and ensure long-term success in addressing childhood obesity.
Authors
- Scott Lloyd (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9617-4838)
- Misheck J. Nkhata (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6848-9418)
- Lawrence Achilles Nnyanzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8958-5524)
- David B. Olawade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0188-9836)
- Maines Msiska
Institutions
- University of East London (GB)
- Medway NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Arden University (GB)
- Teesside University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Obesity Pillars
- Published
- 2024-11-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obpill.2024.100149
- Primary Topic
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00