scholarly journals Educating Health Care Professionals in Advocacy for Childhood Obesity Prevention in Their Communities: Integrating Public Health and Primary Care in the Be Our Voice Project

2012 ◽  
Vol 102 (8) ◽  
pp. e37-e43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marianne E. McPherson ◽  
Rachelle Mirkin ◽  
Priya Nair Heatherley ◽  
Charles J. Homer
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Obesity Prevention ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Childhood Obesity Prevention

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Childhood Obesity Prevention in Pediatric Primary Care

2015 ◽  
Vol 115 (9) ◽  
pp. A37
Author(s):  
P. Reichert-Anderson ◽  
N. Copperman ◽  
P. Yang ◽  
C. Yang ◽  
R.J. Schneyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Obesity Prevention ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Pediatric Primary Care ◽  
Childhood Obesity Prevention

scholarly journals A Review of Primary Care-Based Childhood Obesity Prevention and Treatment Interventions

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth M. Seburg ◽  
Barbara A. Olson-Bullis ◽  
Dani M. Bredeson ◽  
Marcia G. Hayes ◽  
Nancy E. Sherwood
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Obesity Prevention ◽  
Childhood Obesity Prevention ◽  
Treatment Interventions ◽  
Prevention And Treatment

scholarly journals Body size perception, knowledge about obesity and factors associated with lifestyle change among patients, health care professionals and public health experts

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Virginija Zelenytė ◽  
Leonas Valius ◽  
Auksė Domeikienė ◽  
Rita Gudaitytė ◽  
Žilvinas Endzinas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Body Size ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Size Perception ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Body Size Perception ◽  
Current Weight ◽  
Health Experts

Abstract Background The attitudes towards obesity may have an important role on healthier behavior. The goal of the present study was to explore the attitudes towards obesity and to investigate how these attitudes were associated with lifestyle-changing behavior among the patients attending primary care centers, health care professionals and public health experts. Methods This cross-sectional survey study was performed in 10 primary care offices in different regions in Lithuania and in 2 public health institutions. Nine hundred thirty-four patients, 97 nurses, 65 physicians and 30 public health experts have filled the questionnaire about attitudes towards obesity and presented data about lifestyle-changing activities during last 12 months. The attitudes were compared between different respondent groups and factors associated with healthier behaviors were analyzed among overweight/obese individuals in our study population. Results Participants failed to visually recognize correct figure corresponding to male and female with obesity. Majority of respondents’ perceived obesity as a risk factor for heart diseases and diabetes but had less knowledge about other diseases associated with weight. About one third of respondents changed their lifestyle during last 12 months. Overweight individuals with age < 45 years (OR 1.64, 1.06–2.55; p = 0.025) were more likely and those who overestimated current weight (OR 0.44, 0.20–0.96; p = 0.036) less likely to change their lifestyle. Disappointment with their current weight (OR 2.57, 1.36–4.84; p = 0.003) was associated with healthier behavior among participants with obesity. Conclusion Participants had similar body size perception and knowledge about obesity. Younger age had significant association with lifestyle changing behavior among overweight individuals and disappointment with current weight among obese participants.

scholarly journals The cost of a primary care-based childhood obesity prevention intervention

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Davene R Wright ◽  
Elsie M Taveras ◽  
Matthew W Gillman ◽  
Christine M Horan ◽  
Katherine H Hohman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Obesity Prevention ◽  
Childhood Obesity Prevention ◽  
Prevention Intervention ◽  
The Cost

scholarly journals Describing the Process and Tools Adopted to Cocreate a Smartphone App for Obesity Prevention in Childhood: Mixed Method Study

10.2196/16165 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. e16165
Author(s):  
Paolo Giorgi Rossi ◽  
Francesca Ferrari ◽  
Sergio Amarri ◽  
Andrea Bassi ◽  
Laura Bonvicini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Obesity Prevention ◽  
Health Authority ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Reggio Emilia ◽  
Local Health Authority ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Childhood Obesity Prevention

Background Childhood obesity prevention is a public health priority in industrialized countries. The Reggio Emilia Local Health Authority has implemented a program involving primary and secondary prevention as well as the care of obese children. There are many health-promoting mobile apps, but few are targeted to children and very few are sponsored by public health agencies. Objective The goal of the research was to describe the process and tools adopted to cocreate a mobile app sponsored by the Reggio Emilia Local Health Authority to be installed in parents’ phones aimed at promoting child health and preventing obesity. Methods After stakeholder mapping, a consulting committee including relevant actors, stakeholders, and users was formed. Key persons for childhood obesity prevention were interviewed, focus groups with parents and pediatricians were conducted, and community reporting storytelling was collected. The results of these activities were presented to the consulting committee in order to define the functionalities and contents of the mobile app. Results Three key trends emerged from community reporting: being active, playing, and being outdoors; time for oneself, family, and friends; and the pressures of life and work and not having time to be active and socialize. In focus groups, interviews, and labs, mothers showed a positive attitude toward using an app to manage their children's weight, while pediatricians expressed concerns that the app could increase their workload. When these findings were explored by the consulting committee, four key themes were extracted: strong relationships with peers, family members, and the community; access to safe outdoor spaces; children’s need for age-appropriate independence; and professional support should be nonjudgmental and stigma-free. It should be a dialogue that promotes family autonomy. The app functions related to these needs include the following: (1) newsletter with anticipatory guidance, recipes, and vaccination and well-child visit reminders; (2) regional map indicating where physical activity can be done; (3) information on how to manage emergencies (eg, falls, burns, fever); (4) module for reinforcing the counseling intervention conducted by pediatricians for overweight children; and (5) a function to build a balanced daily diet. Conclusions The pilot study we conducted showed that cocreation in health promotion is feasible, with the consulting committee being the key co-governance and cocreation tool. The involvement of stakeholders in this committee made it possible to expand the number of persons and institutions actively contributing to the project.

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