title: Understanding obesity in women.
abstract: Obesity is a complex health problem and, because of the incidence of obesity in women, a common concern for providers of women's health care. For many women, obesity becomes an obsession that leads to physiologic, psychologic, and social problems. To address the needs of the obese client better, nurses must acquire a comprehensive, research-based understanding of obesity. To develop a nursing care plan, the nurse must assess the client's diet history, level of motivation to effect a change in life-style, self-image, and self-esteem.
authors.affiliation: Ohio State University's College of Nursing, Columbus.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Vickers
mesh_terms: D001521:Behavior Therapy; D001828:Body Image; D004038:Diet, Reducing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D009042:Motivation; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D015995:Prevalence; D012649:Self Concept; D016387:Women's Health