Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2665590 | Journal of Pediatric Nursing | 2016 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
The aim of the presented study was to describe how obese adolescents experience themselves and their bodies and how their views changed as a result of participation in a weight loss program. A total of five adolescents were interviewed in this qualitative study. Data were analyzed by means of content analysis. One main theme emerged, “Growing as a human being”, which comprised four themes based on 13 sub-themes. Being part of a weight loss program was a time of transition that led not only to weight reduction but also to a higher level of well-being and a feeling of dignity.
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Authors
Katarina RN, MSc, Mandana RN, MSc, Gudrun RN, Dipl.Ed, MScPH, PhD,