Psychosocial functioning and its impact on implementing behavioral interventions for childhood obesity

submitted by sagota 3 years and 5 months ago - Topic: Health

Obesity is dramatically increasing among children and adolescents; therefore, it is essential to identify and understand barriers to treatment and develop interventions that are effective for youth and their families. In the field of pediatrics, psychosocial functioning of children and their families has consistently been identified as a potential barrier to implementing treatment recommendations. The psychosocial functioning of overweight and obese youth is reviewed and the extent to which different factors (e.g., depression, peer difficulties) can be barriers to obesity treatment is discussed. Behavioral group-based and individual/family-based (i.e., motivational interviewing) interventions strategies are presented, and implementation of these strategies within.

submitted by JetCol 10 months ago - Topic: Health

Lifestyle interventions for weight loss are the cornerstone of obesity therapy, yet their optimal design is debated. This is particularly true for postmenopausal women; a population with a high prevalence of obesity yet toward whom fewer studies are targeted. We conducted a year-long, 4-arm rando...

Impacto do cancro do osso e tecidos moles no ajustamento emocional e qualidade de vida

submitted by EmilioJo 4 months ago - Topic: Health

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Quality of the Parent-Child Interaction in Young Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Study Protocol

submitted by ChaimDanie 2 years and 1 month ago - Topic: Health

In young children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) parents have full responsibility for the diabetes-management of their child (e.g. blood glucose monitoring, and administering insulin). Behavioral tasks in childhood, such as developing autonomy, and oppositional behavior (e.g. refusing food)...

The effect of family-based multidisciplinary cognitive behavioral treatment in children with obesity: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

submitted by kyleland 2 years and 1 month ago - Topic: Health

The prevalence of childhood obesity has increased rapidly during the last three decades in the Netherlands. It is assumed that mainly environmental factors have contributed to this trend. Parental overweight and low social economic status are risk factors for childhood obesity. Childhood obesity ...

Troubles bipolaires et troubles anxieux comorbides : impact pronostique et enjeux therapeutiques

submitted by pypeAgreede 11 months ago - Topic: Health

Les troubles anxieux sont l’une des principales comorbidités rencontrées chez les patients souffrant de maladie bipolaire. De nombreuses études cliniques et épidémiologiques montrent une prévalence accrue des pathologies anxieuses (trouble anxieux généralisé, phobie sociale, trouble ob...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Bariatric Surgery Patients: Preliminary Evidence for Feasibility, Acceptability, and Effectiveness

submitted by TravRap 4 months ago - Topic: Health

Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for extreme obesity; however, 20% to 50% of patients begin to regain their weight within the first 1.5 to 2years following surgery. Despite some psychosocial factors predicting postoperative weight loss and weight regain, psychosocial intervention...

A study of psychosocial problems in families with HIV-infected children in coastal Karnataka

submitted by SagePhil 4 months ago - Topic: Health

Individuals infected with HIV and AIDS and their families have to cope with a multitude of stressors. These chronic and stigmatized conditions can affect the overall functioning and lifestyle of affected children and their families. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of a child’s il...

Functional gastrointestinal disorders: past and present

submitted by libareas 3 years and 5 months ago - Topic: Health

Chronic abdominal pain is a common complaint in childhood and adolescence. Despite decades of clinical observations and research, it still poses a challenge to pediatric health care professionals. The aim of this review is to highlight the epidemiology of pediatric chronic abdominal pain and to d...

Childhood Maltreatment, Intervening Variables, and Adult Psychological Difficulties in Women: An overview

submitted by blaiail 3 years and 4 months ago - Topic: Health

This article reviews the complex relationship between child maltreatment and later psychosocial difficulties among adult women. Specifically addressed are (a) the various forms of childhood maltreatment, (b) the range of potential long-term psychological outcomes, and (c) important contextual var...

Consequences of an Adolescent Onset and Persistent Course of Alcohol Dependence in Men: Adolescent Risk Factors and Adult Outcomes

submitted by MvL1234 3 years and 2 months ago - Topic: Health

While there is an extensive literature on the correlates of alcohol use disorders (AUD; alcohol abuse and dependence), there are relatively few prospective studies of representative birth cohorts that have examined the unique effects of an adolescent onset and persistent course of AUD on a wide r...