BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 18, 2024
Abstract Background Childhood obesity is a public health concern in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where cultural and social factors shape parental perceptions. This study explores how Riyadh-based parents view childhood obesity. Methods A hybrid approach to thematic analysis was employed, combining deductive inductive coding allow for emergent themes directly from the data. Semistructured interviews were conducted with twelve whose children identified as overweight or obese. The data analysed identify key related perceptions management. Results Four emerged data: (1) towards obesity; (2) perceived barriers weight management; (3) benefits (4) motivators addressing Conclusion Parents Riyadh often sign of due deep-rooted norms. However, they witness challenges their children, such bullying physical difficulties, begin shift. highlights role beliefs, lifestyle constraints, limited institutional support managing Addressing these through awareness initiatives community could empower more effectively promote healthier behaviours ultimately contributing improved outcomes.
Язык: Английский