Attitudes and behaviors of pediatric surgical nurses toward pediatric patients with obesity in China

Nurses' attitudes and personal factors, rather than knowledge alone, are more correlated with caregiving behavioral intentions toward pediatric patients with obesity. Addressing biases and enhancing professional preparedness through targeted education are crucial for improving care in pediatric surgical settings in China.

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Frontiers in Public Health
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2026-03-11
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1776677
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Obesity and Health Practices
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Attitudes and behaviors of pediatric surgical nurses toward pediatric patients with obesity in China

Yanhua Gao, Yakun Liu, Lijun Chang
Frontiers in Public Health
Obesity and Health Practices
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Attitudes and behaviors of pediatric surgical nurses toward pediatric patients with obesity in China

Yanhua Gao, Yakun Liu, Lijun Chang
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Abstract

Nurses' attitudes and personal factors, rather than knowledge alone, are more correlated with caregiving behavioral intentions toward pediatric patients with obesity. Addressing biases and enhancing professional preparedness through targeted education are crucial for improving care in pediatric surgical settings in China.

Frontiers in Public HealthVol. 14
Soochow University (TW), Qilu Hospital of Shandong University (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 30%
Obesity and Health Practices
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