title: Barriers and facilitators of obesity management in families of youth with emotional and behavioral disorders.
abstract: While youth with emotional and behavioral disorders experience increased rates of obesity, few obesity interventions exist that are tailored to their needs. Qualitative methods were employed to elucidate obesity management practices in this population. In all, 56 participants (i.e. 21 youths with emotional and behavioral disorders, 20 caregivers of youth with emotional and behavioral disorders, and 15 mental health providers) were recruited from community mental health centers. Participants completed a demographic form and semi-structured interview regarding obesity-related behaviors. Barriers (e.g. psychiatric symptoms) and facilitators (e.g. social support) to obesity management were identified. These results highlight preferred intervention components for this unique population.
authors.affiliation: 1 University of Wyoming, USA.
authors.forename: Katelynn A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Bourassa
authors.affiliation: 1 University of Wyoming, USA.
authors.forename: Christine L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: McKibbin
authors.affiliation: 1 University of Wyoming, USA.
authors.forename: Cynthia M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Hartung
authors.affiliation: 2 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, USA.
authors.forename: Kay L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Bartholomew
authors.affiliation: 1 University of Wyoming, USA.
authors.forename: Aaron A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: 1 University of Wyoming, USA.
authors.forename: Anne E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Stevens
authors.affiliation: 3 Mental Health Center of Denver, USA.
authors.forename: Yvette
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Buxton
authors.affiliation: 1 University of Wyoming, USA.
authors.forename: Andrea E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Slosser
authors.affiliation: 1 University of Wyoming, USA.
authors.forename: Katherine A Kitchen
authors.initials: KAK
authors.lastname: Andren
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002648:Child; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D000073319:Obesity Management / Q000379:methods; D063766:Pediatric Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012944:Social Support
keywords: barriers; emotional and behavioral disorders; interventions; obesity; youth