Qualitative Examination of Health Perceptions and Obesity Among Mothers of Preschool-aged American Indian Children

Purpose: Obesity disparities may be potentially mediated through culturally-oriented health counseling. American Indian (AI) children are at high risk for obesity, yet few studies have examined culturally-specific health beliefs related to obesity in this population. The goal of this study was to examine parental perceptions of health and obesity in early childhood among mothers of AI preschool children in the Chickasaw Nation. Methods: Focus groups were …