Table 1 Questions in the interview guide asked to all nurses

1

How do you usually tell parents that their child has overweight?

2

Many people feel that children’s overweight is a sensitive subject to talk about. How do you feel about talking about children’s overweight?

3

Think of a conversation where you expressed concern over a child’s overweight that you felt was successful. Can you tell me about that conversation?

4

Think of a conversation where you expressed concern over a child’s overweight that you felt was less successful. Can you tell me about that conversation?

5

If children are present during these conversations, in your experience, how does it affect the conversation?

6

We know that it can be difficult for parents to see their child as having overweight or obesity. How do you perceive parents’ awareness regarding their children’s weight status?

7

When do parents usually seek help for their child’s overweight?

8

If during a meeting with a parent you find out that the parent has a difficult life situation, how do you proceed to support the parent?

9

How is a conversation about a child’s weight affected by who is present at these visits?

10

What kind of support and advice do you offer to parents?

11

What do you think enables parents to accept your support and advice?

12

To what extent do you feel that you have the opportunity to affect lifestyle changes?

13

Why do you think it is difficult to make families engage in studies about childhood obesity?

14

I do not have any more questions, but is there anything you would like to add?