Prevention of overweight and obesity in a Norwegian public health care context
A mixed-methods study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15359481 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Thomas Westergren (0000-0003-4253-1996, University of Agder, corresponding author), Liv Fegran (0000-0001-5470-8686, Hospital of Southern Norway), Anne Jørstad Antonsen (University of Agder), Hilde Timenes Mikkelsen (0000-0003-0005-3551, University of Agder), Cornelia Hennig (Hospital of Southern Norway), C B Hennig, Unni‐mette Stamnes Köpp (0000-0002-2877-5874, Hospital of Southern Norway), U M Stamnes Köpp |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 983-983 |
| Publication date | 2021-05-26 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | BMC Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458 |
| Publisher | BioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1186/s12889-021-11096-x |
| PMID | 34034717 |
| OpenAlex | W3165860471 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 22 |
Mean BMI z-score decreased in children with overweight during the 2 years after initiation of The First Steps module. PHNs considered the module as useful for addressing children's overweight and obesity, which was perceived as one of several complex challenges for most of these families. Specialist and evidence-based support is needed to address overweight and obesity in children in primary care. Further research should focus on integrating the issues relating to overweight and obesity within other family problems
Biostatistics · Body mass index · Childhood obesity · Context (archaeology · Family medicine · Norwegian · Obesity · Overweight · Public health · Child and Adolescent Health · Medicine · Nursing · Obesity and Health Practices · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Epidemiology · Gerontology · Internal Medicine · Pediatrics
Extended international ( Iotf ) body mass index cut‐offs for thinness, overweight and obesity
Health consequences of obesity
WHO Child Growth Standards based on length/height, weight and age
Long-term impact of overweight and obesity in childhood and adolescence on morbidity and premature mortality in adulthood
Development of a WHO growth reference for school-aged children and adolescents
Important periods of weight development in childhood
Using thematic analysis in psychology
| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2023 - 2024 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |