Perspectives of adolescents with severe obesity on social Media in Preparation for weight-loss surgery: a qualitative study

Perspectives of adolescents with severe obesity on social Media in Preparation for weight-loss surgery: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Currently the most effective treatment for severe obesity in adolescents is weight-loss surgery coupled with lifestyle behavior change. In preparation for weight-loss surgery, adolescents are required to make changes to eating and activity habits (lifestyle changes) to promote lo...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth Prout Parks, Darra D. Finnerty, Jennifer Panganiban, Rosemary Frasso, Chanelle Bishop-Gilyard, Colleen M. Tewksbury, Noel N. Williams, Kristoffel R. Dumon, Gaby Cordero, Douglas L. Hill, David B. Sarwer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Social media
Adolescent obesity
Bariatric surgery
Support groups
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-020-1992-7

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