The importance of fathers in pediatric research: These authors are on to something important.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-16-2019
Identifier
DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibz053
Abstract
Pediatric obesity remains a prevalent health issue in the United States and around the world. Treatments are challenged by a lack of meaningful improvements in child healthy weight. The current commentary describes an intervention study with a unique approach: engaging fathers. The commentary describes why this approach is unique and promising in terms of future directions for the field to consider.
Journal Title
Transl Behav Med
Volume
9
Issue
3
First Page
570
Last Page
572
MeSH Keywords
Adult; Biomedical Research; Body Mass Index; Child; Father-Child Relations; Fathers; Humans; Male; Pediatric Obesity
Keywords
Families; Family-based behavioral group programs; Fathers; Intervention; Pediatric obesity
Recommended Citation
Davis AM, Canter KS, Pina K. The importance of fathers in pediatric research: These authors are on to something important. Transl Behav Med. 2019;9(3):570-572. doi:10.1093/tbm/ibz053
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