Developing and implementing whole systems approaches to reduce inequalities in childhood obesity: A mixed methods study in Dundee, Scotland
Our findings extend current literature on facilitators for Whole Systems Approaches in public health by highlighting that understanding of strategies and wider structures are crucial to build capacity and maintain engagement to address inequalities. We identified an ongoing need for targeted communication and diverse involvement opportunities for different stakeholder groups.
Authors
- Jennifer Z. Gillespie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1644-0628)
- Peter van der Graaf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2466-2792)
- Murali Krishnan Perumbakkam Subramanian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8592-6985)
- Helen J. Moore (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0165-7552)
- Amelia A. Lake (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4657-8938)
- Andrew Passey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2785-8050)
- Nai Rui Chng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0238-4103)
Institutions
- NHS Tayside (GB)
- Northumbria University (GB)
- University of Glasgow (GB)
- Leeds Beckett University (GB)
- Newcastle University (GB)
- Teesside University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Public Health in Practice
- Published
- 2024-12-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhip.2024.100579
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.77