Perspectives of adolescents with severe obesity on social Media in Preparation for weight-loss surgery: a qualitative study

• Main Authors: Elizabeth Prout Parks (Author), Darra D. Finnerty (Author), Jennifer Panganiban (Author), Rosemary Frasso (Author), Chanelle Bishop-Gilyard (Author), Colleen M. Tewksbury (Author), Noel N. Williams (Author), Kristoffel R. Dumon (Author), Gaby Cordero (Author), Douglas L. Hill (Author), David B. Sarwer (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Currently the most effective treatment for severe obesity in adolescents is weight-loss surgery coupled with lifestyle behavior change. In preparation for weight-loss surgery, adolescents are required to make changes to eating and activity habits (lifestyle changes) to promote lo...