[Meeting obese young people's health needs: a youth clinic approach in Geneva].
Obese young people face more difficulties negotiating the tasks of adolescence than their healthy peers. Developmental issues and psychosocial aspects specific to this age group have to be part of regular health care strategies. We developed a global health assessment and a group approach based on health education principles focusing on knowledge, body sensations and emotional aspects in a developmentally appropriate way. This approach allows active participation of young people which has been shown to improve adherence to treatment and health outcomes.
Chamay-Weber
Catherine
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Unité santé jeunes, Département de l'enfant et de l'adolescent et Service d'enseignement thérapeutique pour maladies chroniques, HUG, Genève. catherine.chamay-weber@hcuge.ch
Meynard
Anne
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Gal
Claudine
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Guillermin-Spahr
Marie-Luce
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Narring
Françoise
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D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013557:Switzerland