scholarly journals Project SoL—A Community-Based, Multi-Component Health Promotion Intervention to Improve Eating Habits and Physical Activity among Danish Families with Young Children. Part 1: Intervention Development and Implementation

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1097 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulla Toft ◽  
Paul Bloch ◽  
Helene Reinbach ◽  
Lise Winkler ◽  
Tine Buch-Andersen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Intervention Development ◽  
Health Promotion Intervention ◽  
Community Based

scholarly journals A community-based health promotion intervention using brief negotiation techniques and a pledge on dietary intake, physical activity levels and weight outcomes: lessons learnt from an exploratory trial

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 1446-1455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frances C Hillier ◽  
Alan M Batterham ◽  
Catherine A Nixon ◽  
Alisha M Crayton ◽  
Claire L Pedley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Authority ◽  
Retention Rate ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Local Health Authority ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Health Promotion Intervention ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Exploratory Trial

AbstractObjectiveTo assess the effectiveness of a brief face-to-face health promotion intervention which included a ‘pledge’ using brief negotiation techniques, compared with standard advice-giving techniques, delivered in a community setting.DesignA parallel group pre–post design using randomised matched groups. Lifestyle helpers delivered the intervention (one consultation per participant). Diet, physical activity and anthropometric measurements were collected at baseline, 6 months and 12 months. Qualitative data were also collected.SettingMiddlesbrough (UK).SubjectsAdults living in low socio-economic areas.ResultsRecruitment and engagement of lifestyle helpers was difficult, and initial expectations that local health authority staff working in the community and community champions would act as lifestyle helpers were not realised. As a consequence, recruitment of participants was lower than anticipated. One hundred and twenty-eight adults were recruited and the retention rate was 48 % at 12 months. Barriers to participation included poor health and competing commitments. No significant differences in change in diet or physical activity behaviours, or BMI, between the intervention and control groups were observed. The control group had a significantly greater decrease in waist circumference at 12 months compared with the intervention group.ConclusionsThis exploratory trial provides important insights in terms of recruiting lifestyle helpers for community-based health promotion interventions, specifically (i) the priorities and limitations in terms of time (regardless of their general enthusiasm) for staff employed by the local health authority, and (ii) the willingness of potential community champions to serve their local community in areas where community identity and ‘spirit’ are seen as lacking.

Formative Research to Develop the IDEFICS Physical Activity Intervention Component: Findings from Focus Groups with Children and Parents

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 246-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leen Haerens ◽  
Ilse De Bourdeaudhuij ◽  
Gabriele Eiben ◽  
Fabio Lauria ◽  
Silvia Bel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Intervention Component ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Children And Parents

Background:The current study aimed at describing influencing factors for physical activity among young children to determine the best approaches for developing the IDEFICS community based intervention.Methods:In 8 European sites a trained moderator conducted a minimum of 4 focus groups using standardized questioning guides. A total of 56 focus groups were conducted including 36 focus groups with parents and 20 focus groups with children, of which 74 were boys and 81 girls. Key findings were identified through independent reviews of focus group summary reports using content analysis methods.Findings:Findings were generally consistent across countries. The greatest emphasis was on environmental physical (eg, seasonal influences, availability of facilities and safety), institutional (eg, length of breaks at school), and social factors (eg, role modeling of parents). Most cited personal factors by parents were age, social economical status, and perceived barriers. Both children and parents mentioned the importance of children’s preferences.Conclusions:To increase physical activity levels of young children the intervention should aim at creating an environment (physical, institutional, social) supportive of physical activity. On the other hand strategies should take into account personal factors like age and social economical status and should consider personal barriers too.

scholarly journals Changes in children’s diet and physical activity as perceived by their mothers: Impact of a health promotion intervention for mothers in a sub-urban area of Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 140-146
Author(s):  
Natalia Oli ◽  
Abhinav Vaidya ◽  
Gabriele Eiben ◽  
Alexandra Krettek
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Physical Activity Behavior ◽  
Heart Health ◽  
Health Promotion Intervention ◽  
Research Dissemination ◽  
Diet And Physical Activity ◽  
Unhealthy Diet

Background: Unhealthy diet and physical inactivity contribute to the growing burden of cardiovascular diseases in Nepal. Lifestyle is formed in childhood and in the Nepalese context influenced mainly by mothers, it is to date unknown how influential mothers are. Objectives: To assess changes in children’s diet and physical activity as perceived by their mothers after a health promotion intervention. Methodology: The Heart-Health Associated Research, Dissemination and Intervention in the Community is a community trial conducted in the Jhaukhel-Duwakot Health Demographic Surveillance site, in Bhaktapur district of Nepal. We conducted a health promotion intervention on diet and physical activity targeted at mothers with children aged one to nine years old in August-November 2016. Duwakot was randomized as the intervention site and Jhaukhel as the control. We conducted a follow-up study after three months to determine the outcome of the intervention. Nine trained enumerators conducted door-to-door visits to all households with eligible mothers. We calculated mean, frequency and percent changes for children’s behavior. Results: As responded by mothers, children in Duwakot consumed more healthy snacks after the intervention compared to Jhaukhel. Children in Duwakot increased consumption of water and milk. Children’s consumption of packet juices and soft drinks was decreased by 30% and 4% respectively. There was 21% increment in the duration of outdoor playing among the children at Duwakot during follow-up. Conclusion: The Heart-Health Associated Research, Dissemination and Intervention in the Community that focused on mothers showed indirect positive impact on their young children’s diet and physical activity behavior. In future, the longterm effects of such intervention should be assessed.

The Effects Of A Multi-level Physical Activity And Health Promotion Intervention On A Group Of Females In The Worksite Setting

2009 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cameron L. Troxell ◽  
Jeanne D. Johnston ◽  
Whitney Hornsby ◽  
Abigail Laymon ◽  
Anne P. Massey
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Promotion Intervention ◽  
Multi Level

scholarly journals Process evaluation of a community-based mental health promotion intervention for refugee children

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 595-607 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. T. Nakkash ◽  
H. Alaouie ◽  
P. Haddad ◽  
T. El Hajj ◽  
H. Salem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Mental Health Promotion ◽  
Refugee Children ◽  
Health Promotion Intervention ◽  
Community Based

scholarly journals The Danish SoL Project: Effects of a Multi-Component Community-Based Health Promotion Intervention on Prevention of Overweight among 3–8-Year-Old Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (16) ◽  
pp. 8419
Author(s):  
Tine Buch-Andersen ◽  
Frank Eriksson ◽  
Paul Bloch ◽  
Charlotte Glümer ◽  
Bent Egberg Mikkelsen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Health Promotion Intervention ◽  
Component Community ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Z Scores ◽  
And Control ◽  
Over Time

The aim of the study was to determine the effects of a multi-component community-based health promotion intervention on body mass index (BMI) z-scores and waist circumference (WC) in three- to eight-year-old children. A quasi-experimental design was adopted to evaluate the effects of the SoL intervention involving three intervention and three control communities. The 19-month intervention was based on the supersetting approach and was designed to promote healthier eating and physical activity among children and their families. BMI z-scores and WC were measured at baseline and follow-up. At baseline, 238 (54%) and 214 (51%) of all eligible children were measured from intervention and control, respectively. The change over time in the BMI z-scores of children from the intervention group was significantly different from that of the control group (p = 0.001). BMI z-scores increased over time in the intervention group in contrast to the control group, whose BMI z-scores decreased (difference in change between groups 0.19 z-scores 95% CI 0.08, 0.30). No significant differences were observed for WC. The results showed no favourable effects of the intervention of Project SoL on BMI z-scores and WC in children. Further studies based on a larger sample size and a longer intervention duration are needed.

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