Michelle Gooey, Heather Morris, Michaela Baulderstone, Kristina Flego, Phoebe Holdenson Kimura, Rebecca Kathage, Kylie Rix, Ashraf Saddik, Wei-May Su, Peter Bragge, Heidi Bergmeier, Amanda O'Connor, Elizabeth Sturgiss, Helen Skouteris
BACKGROUND: Childhood obesity is associated with physical and psychological complications thus the prevention of excess weight gain in childhood is an important health goal. Relevant to the prevention of childhood obesity, Australian general practice-specific, preventive care guidelines recommend General Practitioners (GPs) conduct growth monitoring and promote a number of healthy behaviours. However, challenges to providing preventive care in general practice may impact implementation...
January 18, 2024: Family Practice