Understanding paediatric patients’ attitudes toward obesity and expectations prior to entering a weight management program

OBJECTIVE: This qualitative study explored attitudes toward weight management and knowledge of healthy, active living among paediatric patients referred to a weight management program. The objective of this study was to determine the emotional state and attitudes of patients entering into a paediatric weight management program. METHODS: Study participants (aged 7 to 17 years old) were recruited during clinic orientation. Semistructured …