Ireland, AlanaRussell-Mayhew, Shelly2024-06-112024-06-112021-05-02Ireland, A., & Russell-Mayhew, S. (2021). Working Together? A Situational Analysis of Combining Prevention Efforts Targeting Obesity and Eating Disorders in Schools. The Qualitative Report, 26(5), 1427-1443. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2021.4737https://hdl.handle.net/1880/118880https://doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/46477Ireland, A., & Russell-Mayhew, S. (2021). Working Together? A Situational Analysis of Combining Prevention Efforts Targeting Obesity and Eating Disorders in Schools. The Qualitative Report, 26(5), 1427-1443.The serious consequences and difficulties with treatment of obesity and eating disorders have prompted many to suggest focusing on prevention. Although most often considered distinct conditions with competing needs, some have advocated for an integrated approach to the prevention of a spectrum of weight-related issues including obesity and eating disorders. Despite a strong rationale for focusing prevention on the spectrum of weight-related issues, tensions exist with regard to whether this is feasible or best practice. The current study used situational analysis to explore the tensions associated with the broader situation of preventing weight-related issues in schools. Semi-structured interviews and document reviews were conducted to explore whether efforts targeting obesity and eating disorders can be combined. Results emphasized the importance of creating space for conversations that acknowledge the complexity of integration and embrace the multiplicity of perspectives.enUnless otherwise indicated, this material is protected by copyright and has been made available with authorization from the copyright owner. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 Internationalpreventionobesityeating disordershealth promotionsituational analysisArticlehttps://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2021.4737