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- Title
Perceptions and attitudes of children experiencing obesity.
- Authors
Borges, Fernanda; da Silva Barreto, Mayckel; dos Reis, Pamela; Silveira Viera, Cláudia; Silva Marcon, Sonia
- Abstract
Objective: to learn how obese children perceive and experience the condition of obesity in everyday life. Methods: qualitative research carried out with 14 children aged six to ten years. Data were collected through open interviews and subjected to content analysis under the thematic modality. Results: three categories emerged: Body self-perception of obese children - showing the dissatisfaction with physical shape; Recognizing the effects of obesity - portraying the difficulties experienced and how much excess weight interferes in daily life; and Seeking alternatives to lose weight -- describing the initiatives (not always correct) of the children and their families for weight reduction. Conclusion: children see themselves as overweight and this condition interferes with their daily lives, the practice of physical activities, social relations and mental health, when there is bullying at school or at home.
- Subjects
BEHAVIOR modification; BODY image in children; REGULATION of body weight; BULLYING; CONTENT analysis; FAMILY health; FAMILY services; HEALTH behavior; INTERVIEWING; RESEARCH methodology; NUTRITIONAL assessment; CHILDHOOD obesity; QUALITATIVE research; THEMATIC analysis; PATIENTS' attitudes; NUTRITIONAL status; ATTITUDES toward obesity
- Publication
Rev Rene, 2018, Vol 19, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
1517-3852
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.15253/2175-6783.2018193261