Barriers to Care for Pediatric Patients with Obesity

This review article emphasizes the challenges pediatric patients face during obesity treatment. Prior research has been compartmentalized, acknowledging that stigma, the ability to implement lifestyle changes, social health determinants, and healthcare accessibility are considerable impediments for...

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Published inLife (Basel, Switzerland) Vol. 14; no. 7; p. 884
Main Authors Bodepudi, Sreevidya, Hinds, Malikiya, Northam, Kayla, Reilly-Harrington, Noreen A, Stanford, Fatima Cody
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland MDPI AG 17.07.2024
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barriers
Bullying
Chronic illnesses
health equity
Obesity
Patients
pediatric obesity
Pediatrics
stigma
Students
United States > US
health equity
stigma
pediatric obesity
barriers
obesity
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Summary:This review article emphasizes the challenges pediatric patients face during obesity treatment. Prior research has been compartmentalized, acknowledging that stigma, the ability to implement lifestyle changes, social health determinants, and healthcare accessibility are considerable impediments for obese children. These issues emerge at various levels, including the individual or family, the community and school, and even national policy. This suggests the need for a more comprehensive, team-based approach to tackle pediatric obesity. Understanding these barriers is the first step toward creating effective strategies and solutions to overcome these challenges.
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ISSN:2075-1729
2075-1729
DOI:10.3390/life14070884