Weight Management Engagement for Teens From Low-Income Backgrounds: Qualitative Perspectives From Adolescents and Caregivers.
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DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsad008
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Adolescents from low-income backgrounds are at increased risk for obesity and related negative health outcomes. Furthermore, these adolescents have less access to, and success in, weight management (WM) programs. This qualitative study sought to… read more here.
Keywords: low income; income backgrounds; adolescents caregivers; program ... See more keywords
Engaging Stakeholders to Adapt an Evidence-Based Family Healthy Weight Program.
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DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibac113
Abstract: Childhood obesity is associated with negative physical and psychosocial outcomes, especially for children from low-income backgrounds. It is critical to adapt evidence-based family healthy weight programs to meet the needs of this population. The Framework… read more here.
Keywords: low income; income backgrounds; evidence based; intervention ... See more keywords
Predictors of smoking initiation among Thai adolescents from low-income backgrounds: A case study of Nakhon Pathom low-cost housing estates
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DOI: 10.18332/tid/145143
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Globally, an estimated 1.3 billion people in the world smoke tobacco products, of which more than 8 million die annually. A disproportionate number of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries like Thailand.… read more here.
Keywords: low income; income backgrounds; smoking initiation; initiation among ... See more keywords