Weight Loss Medications in Youth: Decision-Making Experiences, Eating Behaviors, and Uncertainty About Endpoint

The authors aimed to explore the decision-making experiences and eating behaviors of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with obesity who are considering or using weight loss medications. Through interviews with AYAs and their caregivers, they identified key themes influencing medication use, including the roles of family, peers, and health considerations, as well as concerns about stigma and disordered eating. The study highlights the importance of a shared decision-making approach that incorporates caregiver support in the management of weight loss medications for AYAs.