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Obesogenic environment: A concept analysis and pediatric perspective
Author(s) -
Gauthier Kristine I.,
Krajicek Marilyn J.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal for specialists in pediatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.499
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1744-6155
pISSN - 1539-0136
DOI - 10.1111/jspn.12027
Subject(s) - perspective (graphical) , formal concept analysis , context (archaeology) , pediatric nursing , psychology , computer science , medicine , nursing , geography , artificial intelligence , archaeology , algorithm
Purpose A concept analysis was undertaken to examine the attributes, characteristics, and uses of the concept of obesogenic environment within a pediatric context. Conclusions Utilizing a modified version of W alker and A vant's method, the attributes and characteristics of obesogenic environment were identified as it pertains to children. Based on the review of the literature and previous definitions applied to adults, a definition of the concept of obesogenic environment within a pediatric context was developed; examples of sample cases illustrate the concept further. Practice Implications Defining the concept of obesogenic environment has utility for nursing theory development, practice, research, and education.