Exploring parental and professional perceptions of weight management services among under-fives in England: A qualitative study.

Autor:	Msiska M; School of Health & Life Sciences, Teesside University, United Kingdom.; Department of Research and Innovation, Medway NHS Foundation Trust, Gillingham, ME7 5NY, United Kingdom., Nnyanzi LA; School of Health & Life Sciences, Teesside University, United Kingdom., Nkhata MJ; School of Health & Life Sciences, Teesside University, United Kingdom., Lloyd S; NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration South Teesside, United Kingdom., Olawade DB; Department of Allied and Public Health, School of Health, Sport and Bioscience, University of East London, London, United Kingdom.; Department of Research and Innovation, Medway NHS Foundation Trust, Gillingham, ME7 5NY, United Kingdom.; School of Health and Care Management, Arden University, Arden House, Middlemarch Park, Coventry, CV3 4FJ, United Kingdom.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Obesity pillars [Obes Pillars] 2024 Nov 13; Vol. 12, pp. 100149. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Nov 13 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.1016/j.obpill.2024.100149
Abstrakt:	Background: Childhood obesity is a significant public health challenge, particularly among children under five. In England, weight management programs aim to address this issue; however, engagement and uptake of these services remain low. Understanding the perceptions of parents and professionals involved in these programs is crucial to enhancing participation and improving health outcomes. This study explores these perceptions to identify barriers and facilitators to effective engagement with weight management services. Method: This qualitative study used purposive sampling to recruit parents and professionals involved in weight management programs across England. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 participants (8 parents and 7 professionals). Data were transcribed, coded, and thematically analyzed using Braun and Clarke's six-phase framework to identify key themes related to engagement, cultural influences, and program effectiveness. Results: The study identified several key themes: parental engagement, the impact of virtual versus face-to-face sessions, motivations for participation, barriers to involvement, and the role of cultural beliefs. Parental involvement was critical for the success of weight management programs, but barriers such as time constraints, cultural beliefs, and socioeconomic factors hindered participation. Professionals highlighted the need for more training and resources to effectively address these challenges. Cultural sensitivities and systemic support were found to be crucial for improving engagement and outcomes. Conclusions: The findings emphasize the need for culturally tailored, accessible, and sustainable weight management interventions. Enhanced professional training, increased community outreach, and policy-level support are essential to improve engagement and ensure long-term success in addressing childhood obesity. Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper. (© 2024 The Authors.)
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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