Weight Stigma
Cross-source consensus on Weight Stigma from 1 sources and 6 claims.
1 sources · 6 claims
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- Weight stigma was a pervasive and complex theme in families' experiences of the programme. — Experiences of families participating in a 10-week family-focused e-Health healthy lifestyle programme for school-aged children with overweight or obesity: a qualitative study
- The article recommends weight-stigma-informed language and careful handling of weight-related content, especially for younger children and girls. — Experiences of families participating in a 10-week family-focused e-Health healthy lifestyle programme for school-aged children with overweight or obesity: a qualitative study
- Some children initially resisted participation because they interpreted enrolment as criticism of their weight. — Experiences of families participating in a 10-week family-focused e-Health healthy lifestyle programme for school-aged children with overweight or obesity: a qualitative study
- Parents of younger girls were concerned that weight-specific content could promote body image insecurity. — Experiences of families participating in a 10-week family-focused e-Health healthy lifestyle programme for school-aged children with overweight or obesity: a qualitative study
- Some children began self-weighing regularly or expressing anxiety about weight during the programme. — Experiences of families participating in a 10-week family-focused e-Health healthy lifestyle programme for school-aged children with overweight or obesity: a qualitative study
- Some parents reported that the programme helped children become more comfortable discussing weight and body image. — Experiences of families participating in a 10-week family-focused e-Health healthy lifestyle programme for school-aged children with overweight or obesity: a qualitative study