Strategies and Practices in Community—Based Campaigns Promoting Nutrition and Physical Activity

2001 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 2-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rina Alcalay ◽  
Robert A. Bell
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Planning Stage ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Evaluation Stage ◽  
Nutrition And Physical Activity ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Strategy Design

The strategies and practices employed in 50 community-based nutrition and physical activity interventions are reviewed from the perspective of a four-stage social marketing model. Goals and objectives established at the research and planning stage were infrequently grounded in data and theory. At the strategy design stage, concept/message pretesting was uncommon. Most campaigns disseminated material products through several channels and activities. At the implementation stage, community members were regularly enlisted as collaborators and a majority of campaigns identified sustainability as a long-term goal. In the evaluation stage, summative research was most often based on quasi-experimental methods. Self-reported knowledge and behavior effects were often assessed; morbidity and mortality campaign effects were rarely considered. Suggestions are offered for improving the design and execution of future interventions.

scholarly journals A Community-Based Nutrition and Physical Activity Intervention for Children Who Are Overweight or Obese and Their Caregivers

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Furong Xu ◽  
Stephanie Marchand ◽  
Celeste Corcoran ◽  
Heather DiBiasio ◽  
Rachel Clough ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Sodium Intake ◽  
Relative Weight ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Collaborative Community ◽  
Body Strength ◽  
Community Based Programs ◽  
Nutrition And Physical Activity

There is a need for efficacious interventions to reduce the prevalence of childhood obesity, and a limited body of research suggests that collaborative community-based programs designed for children and their caregivers may be effective in reducing obesity rates. This paper reports the results of a community-based obesity intervention, South County Food, Fitness and Fun (SCFFF), designed for preadolescent children who are overweight or obese and their caregivers. SCFFF was developed in response to community concerns. Families were referred to the program by their physician and participated in the program at no cost. The 16-week intervention includes weekly group nutrition and physical activity sessions. Analyses determined that 65 out of the 97 children who completed SCFFF provided 2-year follow-up data and had reduced BMIz-scores over 2 years following the intervention. These participants decreased their energy, fat, carbohydrate, saturated fat, and sodium intake and increased core body strength and endurance from baseline to the end of the intervention. SCFFF was effective in reducing relative weight and improving diet and core muscle strength and endurance in children who are overweight or obese.

Community-Based Priorities for Improving Nutrition and Physical Activity in Childhood

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 126 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. S73-S89 ◽  
Author(s):  
David A. McCarron ◽  
Ninon Richartz ◽  
Steve Brigham ◽  
Molly K. White ◽  
Stephen P. Klein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Nutrition And Physical Activity

scholarly journals The Turkish adaptation of the family and nutrition and physical activity (abfa-tr) screening tool

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
H Ikiisik ◽  
E Ekici ◽  
H Ankaralı ◽  
G Manav ◽  
M Yetim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
The Family ◽  
Environment And Behavior ◽  
Nutrition And Physical Activity ◽  
And Behavior

Abstract Background Assessing the dieatary and physical activity state of the family is important in determining the causes of obesity in the child. The aim of this study is to adapt The Family Nutrition and Physical Activity Screening Tool (FNPA) to Turkish and evaluate its reliability and validity. Methods In this methodological research, mixed probabilistic sampling methods were used. The sample size was not calculated and it was aimed to reach all of the 1126 students and families in the three primary schools with different socioeconomic status (high, medium, low) in Uskudar, Istanbul. A total of 727 students’ and their families’ data were collected. Research data were collected by a two-part questionnaire. Survey forms were composed of an introductory information form and the Turkish version of the (FNPA). The low total score on the scale means high-risk family environment and behavior, and the high total score means a more positive family environment and behavior. Prior to the implementation of the scale in the field, a pilot application was made. Results The Cronbach alpha coefficient for the internal consistency of the scale was 0.724. The test-retest reliability coefficient of the scale had a medium to very high level ranged from 0.422 to 0.925. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin test result of the 20 questions in the scale was found to be appropriate as 0.771. To evaluate the validity of the content, relationships between the scale score and the answers given the questions about the eating behaviors of the family which were not included in the scale. When these relationships were evaluated, the mean scores of those who had regular breakfast were significantly higher (P = 0.001). Conclusions The study shows that the ABFA-TR scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool for Turkish population. Key messages It is likely that home environments and parental behaviors with interchangeable risk factors for obesity and overweight may alleviate or aggravate the potential risk of obesity. The development and use of measurement tools related to the family environment as an element of obesogenic environment are among the important steps taken to fight obesity.

scholarly journals LEVEL OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN LAKSANA TOURISM VILLAGE, IBUN DISTRICT, BANDUNG REGENCY, WEST JAVA, INDONESIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Serly Anjelia ◽  
Endah Djuwendah ◽  
Elly Rasmikayati ◽  
Hepi Hapsari
Keyword(s):  
Community Participation ◽  
Profit Sharing ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Planning Stage ◽  
Survey Techniques ◽  
Continuous Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Stage ◽  
Implementation Stage

Laksana Tourism Village has the potential to become a better tourist destination. The situation shows that the management of community-based tourism villages is not good enough. This study aims to determine the level of community participation. This study uses a quantitative approach with survey techniques. The object analyzed is the community involved in tourism activities. The data analyzed are the results of interviews, questionnaires, literature studies, and field documentation. Research data were analyzed using descriptive statistics with a Likert scale. The results of this study are that community participation in the Tourism Village at the planning stage is still dominated by external parties and certain groups of people, at the implementation stage it involves almost the entire community, the utilization stage of the results shows there is a clear profit sharing but not yet transparent report, and at the evaluation stage there is no continuous evaluation. 

scholarly journals The Effect of a Community‐Based nutrition and physical activity intervention on Metabolic Syndrome in Rural Mississippians

2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ross Carl Santell ◽  
Carol Connell ◽  
Thomas Fungwe ◽  
Jamie Zoellner ◽  
Gwen Lucas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Nutrition And Physical Activity

'Effectiveness Of A Peer Support Intervention Program On Obesity Control Among Women In A Rural Area Of Turkey' (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berna Bilgin Şahin ◽  
Erhan Eser
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
The Body ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Support Intervention ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Obesity Interventions

BACKGROUND Obesity in women is one of the leading public health problems globally. Peer support interventions have been effective in many areas of health promotion, and they have also been successful in obesity prevention and treatment. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this research was to reduce the Body Mass Index, fat ratio, and fat amount of the targeted women through the support of their peers (leading women) by regulating nutrition and improving physical activity in a rural community. METHODS This is a quasi-experimental obesity peer-led intervention study called the Leading Woman Model. At baseline, the obesity prevalence was found to be 60.5% among women aged 18–64 (n = 655) living in a rural district of Turkey. Of the participants (n = 137), 86.9% completed the 3rd month and 78.1% the 6th month of the intervention. Leading women (n = 11) were recruited from the community to supervise and monitor their own target groups of women during the intervention, which included supervised balanced nutrition and regular physical activity. RESULTS The mean age of the target intervention group was 42.8 ± 12.2. Significant improvements were observed in the body weight of the participating in the 3rd (-1.15 ± 2.51 kg) and 6th month (-1.13 ± 4.15 kg) of the intervention (p <0.05). Of the women, 10.9% lost at least 5% of their weight by the 3rd month and 13.1% by the 6th month of intervention, and 8.4% and 11.2% of the women achieved a better BMI category in the 3rd and 6th month of intervention, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Community-based obesity interventions are challenging but much more promising than those based at a facility. We suggest the Leading Women Model for community-based obesity interventions in women.

scholarly journals Study Protocol for the Evaluation of “SuperFIT”, a Multicomponent Nutrition and Physical Activity Intervention Approach for Preschools and Families

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 603
Author(s):  
Ilona van de Kolk ◽  
Sanne M. P. L. Gerards ◽  
Lisa S. E. Harms ◽  
Stef P. J. Kremers ◽  
Angela M. H. S. van Dinther-Erkens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Political Influence ◽  
Family Intervention ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Intervention Approach ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Nutrition And Physical Activity ◽  
Family Based

The promotion of healthy energy balance-related behaviours (EBRB) is already important for children at a young age. Different settings, for example childcare and home, play an important role in the EBRB of young children. Further, factors in different types of environment (e.g., physical, sociocultural and political) influence their behaviours. SuperFIT (Systems of Underprivileged Preschoolers in their home and preschool EnviRonment: Family Intervention Trial) is a comprehensive, integrated intervention approach for 2–4 year old children. This paper describes the development and design of the evaluation of SuperFIT. The SuperFIT intervention approach consists of preschool-based, family-based, and community-based components. Intervention activities aimed at changing the physical, sociocultural and political environments in each setting and establishing an increased alignment between the settings. A quasi-experimental design was adopted with twelve intervention and nine control preschools to evaluate effectiveness. The primary outcomes were Body Mass Index (BMI) z-scores (objectively assessed height and weight), dietary intake (24 h recall), and physical activity (accelerometer) of the children. Further, the effects on the nutrition- and physical activity-related practices of preschool teachers and parents were evaluated (questionnaires). Intervention effectiveness was evaluated using linear mixed models. Process evaluation was performed using mixed methods; both quantitative (questionnaires) and qualitative (observations and in-depth interviews) measures were used. The comprehensive, integrated approach of SuperFIT is expected to support healthy EBRB in young children.

scholarly journals ‘Picture me healthy’: a pilot study using photovoice to explore health perceptions among migrant youth in Beijing, China

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 5-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
May May Leung ◽  
Jing Jun ◽  
Anna Tseng ◽  
Margaret Bentley
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Safety Concern ◽  
Health Perceptions ◽  
Personal Safety ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Migrant Youth ◽  
Nutrition And Physical Activity ◽  
Beijing China

Globalization has resulted in an influx of migrant families from rural provinces into the urban areas of China. Although the migrant population may live in the same cities as urban residents, they experience different lives because of restricted access to job opportunities, social services, and schools for children. Limited research exists with Chinese rural-to-urban migrant youth, particularly using community-based approaches. This study explored migrant youths’ perceptions of their nutrition, physical activity, and health environment, using the community-based participatory research method of photovoice. Twelve migrant youth (6 boys and 6 girls) in Beijing, China, participated in two photovoice assignments focused on personal safety, nutrition, and physical activity. The photographs taken by the youth guided group discussions and semi-structured interviews. Inductive and deductive processes were used to identify codes (ideas emerging from text); similar codes were grouped into themes. Pedestrian safety was the most common personal safety concern. Another safety issue was the excess garbage in the community. Garbage was also a barrier to nutrition and physical activity as it was a food sanitation concern and limited the physical environments where children could play. Schools and community recreation centers were perceived as facilitators of physical activity. However, community centers were also a barrier as a limited number of them caused overcrowding, resulting in safety concerns. Photovoice enables youth to express their health perceptions. Our data provide interesting preliminary insight into the lives of Chinese migrant youth, which could help inform the development of interventions and advocate for positive environmental changes for this marginalized population.

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