Opinions from the experts: Experiences of adolescents with severe obesity participating in meal replacement therapy.

Background: Meal replacement therapy (MRT) is a structured treatment that is effective for short-term weight reduction in adolescents with severe obesity. However, like other interventions, MRT response is variable.

Objective: The goal of the current study was to characterize the experience of adolescents with severe obesity participating in MRT.

Men's Reflections on Their Experiences of Gender-Based Violence.

Using Multicultural and Gender Case Conceptualization (MGCC) epistemology, the aim of this phenomenological study was to explore adult male victims' perceptions of gender and reflections on their experiences of gender-based violence (GBV). Data were analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Results indicated that, regardless of sexual orientation, participants experienced verbal and physical abuse due to their feminine gender expression, beginning in primary school and continuing through university and into the workplace.

Evaluation of a community-based program for young boys at-risk of antisocial behaviour: results and issues.

Objective: We assess the impact of a community-based intervention program for boys 6-11 years old at-risk of antisocial behaviour, and compare changes in behaviour and competence pre-post for intervention and wait-list comparison group.

Method: Interested parents called for enrolment. Inclusion required police contact and/or clinical scores (T>69) on Child Behaviour Checklist (CBCL) or Teacher Report Form (TRF), no developmental delay and English speaking.