Motivational Interviewing as an intervention to increase adolescent self-efficacy and promote weight loss: Methodology and design

• Main Authors: Morrongiello Barbara (Author), Dettmer Elizabeth (Author), Walpole Beverly (Author), McCrindle Brian (Author), Hamilton Jill (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Childhood obesity is associated with serious physiological and psychological consequences including type 2 diabetes, higher rates of depression and low self-esteem. With the population of overweight and obese youth increasing, approp...