Stigma-Generating Mechanisms in Families Enrolled in a Pediatric Weight Management Program: A Qualitative Study of Health Identities and Healthcare Authenticity

In recent years, there has been increased awareness of obesity as a condition that carries a high level of stigma, as well as growing recognition of its prevalence and harm. Despite the increasing body of research on this topic, there is a gap in the literature regarding mechanisms that generate or...

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Published in:	Children
Main Authors:	Mie Madsen, Lene Michaelsen, Patricia DeCosta, Dan Grabowski
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Subjects:	childhood obesity weight stigma family-focused interventions pediatric health care prevention qualitative research
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/11/1/46