What is it about?
Obesity in childhood increases health issues in later life. Raising concerns with parents about their child's weight is an important part of maternal and child health practice. We asked families about their experiences of these conversations.
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Why is it important?
There is a mix of feelings in response to having a child's weight identified as of concern. While all parents felt it was important, there were different perspectives on the best way to approach this conversation.
Perspectives
This study, when combined with a previous study on nurses' experiences, shows that both nurses and parents find it difficult to talk about overweight and obesity. Despite good intentions, there are often negative feelings associated. Respectful relationships where honest and open communication occurs may foster a more effective therapeutic approach.
Ms Lael Ridgway
La Trobe University
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This page is a summary of: Australian parents' experiences when discussing their child's overweight and obesity with the Maternal and Child Health nurse: A qualitative study, Journal of Clinical Nursing, June 2019, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14956.
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