ACTA SCIENTIFIC CLINICAL CASE REPORTS

Short Communication Volume 5 Issue 2

Psychosocial Issues of Obese Children - Nurses Roles

Mary Anbarasi Johnson*

Professor and Head, Pediatric Nursing Department, College of Nursing, CMC Vellore, India

*Corresponding Author: Mary Anbarasi Johnson, Professor and Head, Pediatric Nursing Department, College of Nursing, CMC Vellore, India.

Received: December 20, 2023; Published: January 03, 2024

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Abstract

Nurses play a crucial role in addressing psychosocial issues among obese children. Childhood obesity is a complex health issue that extends beyond physical health, impacting emotional well-being and social interactions. Here are some ways nurses can contribute to addressing psychosocial issues in obese children which are discussed in the article. Nurses need to be empowered to manage these concerns as they play a vital role in the health care team.

Keywords: Obesity; Psychological Issues; Low Self Esteem; Stigma

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    • Citation

    Citation: Mary Anbarasi Johnson. “Psychosocial Issues of Obese Children - Nurses Roles". Acta Scientific Clinical Case Reports 5.2 (2024): 09-11.

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    Copyright: © 2024 Mary Anbarasi Johnson. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.




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