Twelve-Month Efficacy of an Obesity Prevention Program Targeting Hispanic Families With Preschoolers From Low-Income Backgrounds

Purpose: Obesity among children from low-income families is becoming a social problem. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an obesity prevention program that included physical activity, nutrition education, behavioral modification, and primary caregiver participation components among children from low-income families.Methods: The study analyzed a nonequivalent control group using a pretest-posttest design. A total of 77 children were recruited from six community childcare centers using purposive sampling. For the intervention group (n=40), the pretest was administered before the combined intervention program involving the participants' primary caregivers was conducted for 8 weeks. The posttest was conducted immediately after the program and again four weeks after the program.Results: Flexibility (F=4.64, p=.020), muscular endurance (F=11.22, p<.001), nutritional knowledge scores (F=4.79, p=.010), body image satisfaction scores (F=4.74, p=.012), and self-esteem scores (F=3.81, p=.029) showed significant differences and interactions between group and time for the intervention and control groups.Conclusion: Strategies to actively engage the primary caregivers of low-income families in children's obesity programs are needed. Obesity prevention programs for children based on the program in this study should be routinely developed, and continuing attention should be given to children from low-income families.

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Formative Research to Guide an Obesity Prevention Program for Low-income Californians

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics ◽

10.1016/j.jand.2017.08.087 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 117 (10) ◽

pp. A142

Author(s):

D. Backman ◽

O. Stewart ◽

N. Kohatsu

Keyword(s):

Obesity Prevention ◽

Low Income ◽

Prevention Program ◽

Formative Research ◽

Obesity Prevention Program

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Development and piloting of a multi‐level obesity prevention program for low income African American children: The B’More Healthy Communities for Kids study (132.4)

The FASEB Journal ◽

10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.132.4 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 28 (S1) ◽

Author(s):

Joel Gittelsohn ◽

Elizabeth Anderson Steeves ◽

Yeeli Mui ◽

Anna Kharmats ◽

Donna Dennis ◽

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Keyword(s):

African American ◽

Obesity Prevention ◽

Low Income ◽

Prevention Program ◽

African American Children ◽

Healthy Communities ◽

Multi Level ◽

American Children ◽

Obesity Prevention Program

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Strategies for Effective Eating Development—SEEDS: Design of an Obesity Prevention Program to Promote Healthy Food Preferences and Eating Self-Regulation in Children From Low-Income Families

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior ◽

10.1016/j.jneb.2016.04.388 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 48 (6) ◽

pp. 405-418.e1 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Sheryl O. Hughes ◽

Thomas G. Power ◽

Ashley Beck ◽

Drew Betz ◽

Shirley Calodich ◽

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Keyword(s):

Obesity Prevention ◽

Low Income ◽

Prevention Program ◽

Self Regulation ◽

Food Preferences ◽

Healthy Food ◽

Low Income Families ◽

Obesity Prevention Program

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Healthy Fathers, Healthy Kids: Feasibility of a Father-focused Childhood Obesity Prevention Program for Low-income Families with Preschool Aged Children (OR13-03-19)

Current Developments in Nutrition ◽

10.1093/cdn/nzz050.or13-03-19 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽

Author(s):

Amy Mobley ◽

Kim Gans ◽

Kari Adamsons ◽

Tania Huedo-Medina

Keyword(s):

Childhood Obesity ◽

Obesity Prevention ◽

Low Income ◽

Prevention Program ◽

Comparison Group ◽

Childhood Obesity Prevention ◽

Recruitment And Retention ◽

The Impact ◽

Obesity Prevention Program ◽

Preschool Aged Children

Abstract Objectives The purpose of this pilot study was to determine feasibility of recruitment and retention of low-income fathers of preschool aged children in a childhood obesity prevention program (Healthy Fathers, Healthy Kids), based on process evaluation data, to improve paternal food-related parenting practices, mealtime behaviors and father and child nutrition and physical activity behaviors. Methods Father and child dyads (n = 45) were enrolled in an 8 session (2 hours/session) community-based intervention including nutrition and parent education with between-session technology enhancements. Dyads were assigned within groups to intervention (n = 31) or a delayed comparison group (n = 14). Assessments were conducted at pre and post including a subset of data from cohabiting mothers (n = 27) to assess moderating influences on outcomes. Results Of the fathers in the intervention group, 87% (27 out of 31) were retained in the program and of those remaining, 93% (25 out of 27) attended at least one session and 63% (17 out of 27) attended the majority of sessions (at least four sessions). The majority of fathers (81%) (22 out of 27) completed at least one post-program assessment. None of the fathers in the comparison group participated in the program intervention because of the 6–8 week planned delay. Retaining fathers in the delayed comparison group for intervention delivery, conducting 24 hour dietary recalls, and implementation of technology enhancements during the program for intervention fathers proved difficult. Conclusions While fathers remain an underserved audience in childhood obesity prevention outreach efforts, some challenges persist in recruiting and retention. A community champion proved to be an invaluable resource. Additional suggestions for recruitment and retention will be discussed. Further research should explore the impact of father-focused programming on parent and child outcomes and determine best practices in using technology enhancements with fathers in a community setting. Funding Sources National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

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