Using the stages of change model to develop an understanding of caregiver intent for family behavior change following pediatric testing for genetic obesity: A qualitative analysis

Genetic testing for pediatric obesity, regardless of test outcome, motivates caregivers to move forward within the SoC Model or to remain in their current stage. These findings suggest that engaging caregivers to have their child with obesity tested for a genetic cause of obesity does not cause families to stop engaging in behavior change, unless the family was not ready to engage in behavior change prior to genetic testing.