Publications by authors named "Juliet Villegas"
Poor body image is a prominent issue affecting youth. In this nationally representative online survey, we explored parents' concerns about their child's appearance, as well as their perceptions of their child's body image concerns and related behaviors and interactions with others. Among the 1653 respondents, weight was parents' most cited body image concern, while more parents perceived that their child was self-conscious about their weight than there were parents concerned about their child's weight.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMotivational Interviewing for the Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Obesity: A Primer.
Pediatr Clin North Am
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Motivational interviewing (MI) is a patient-centered approach aimed at changing behaviors, particularly in managing pediatric obesity.
- The focus is on facilitating conversations that help patients or parents articulate their reasons for and against making lifestyle changes rather than directly persuading them.
- MI employs techniques like reflective listening to create a balance between supporting individuals and challenging them, ultimately fostering discussions that promote "change talk" towards healthier behaviors.