Development and Feasibility of a Childhood Obesity Prevention Program for Rural Families: Application of the Social Cognitive Theory
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| Title: | Development and Feasibility of a Childhood Obesity Prevention Program for Rural Families: Application of the Social Cognitive Theory |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Knol, Linda L., Myers, Harriet H., Black, Sheila, Robinson, Darlene, Awololo, Yawah, Clark, Debra, Parker, Carson L., Douglas, Joy W., Higginbotham, John C. |
| Source: | American Journal of Health Education. 2016 47(4):204-214. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2016 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) (DHHS/NIH) |
| Contract Number: | R24MD007930 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Preschool Education Early Childhood Education |
| Descriptors: | Program Development, Obesity, Prevention, Preschool Education, Preschool Children, Family Environment, Program Descriptions, Rural Areas, Participatory Research, Intervention, Health Behavior, Physical Activities, Parent Child Relationship, Food, Grandparents, Eating Habits, Interviews, Parent Attitudes, Social Cognition |
| DOI: | 10.1080/19325037.2016.1179607#abstract |
| ISSN: | 1932-5037 |
| Abstract: | Background: Effective childhood obesity prevention programs for preschool children are limited in number and focus on changes in the child care environment rather than the home environment. Purpose: The purpose of this project was to develop and test the feasibility of a home environment obesity prevention program that incorporates mindful eating strategies and social cognitive theory (SCT) constructs. Home Sweet Home (HSH) is specifically designed for rural parents and grandparents of preschool-age children. Methods: HSH was developed using community-based participatory research practices and constructs from SCT. Three community-based education sessions were delivered. Pre- and postintervention data were collected from 47 grandparents and mothers. Results: Three of the 4 selected behavioral outcomes improved between pre- and postintervention. The number of hours engaged in sedentary behaviors and intake of "red light" foods decreased and 3 of 4 mindful eating scores increased. Graduates of the program were able to decrease the number of red light foods available in their homes. Discussion: Improvements in mindful eating and several key behaviors were observed after a 3-week mindful eating/home environment intervention. Translation to Health Education Practice: Health Educators should incorporate mindful eating strategies and use SCT when designing childhood obesity prevention programs. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 53 |
| Entry Date: | 2016 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1104790 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Background: Effective childhood obesity prevention programs for preschool children are limited in number and focus on changes in the child care environment rather than the home environment. Purpose: The purpose of this project was to develop and test the feasibility of a home environment obesity prevention program that incorporates mindful eating strategies and social cognitive theory (SCT) constructs. Home Sweet Home (HSH) is specifically designed for rural parents and grandparents of preschool-age children. Methods: HSH was developed using community-based participatory research practices and constructs from SCT. Three community-based education sessions were delivered. Pre- and postintervention data were collected from 47 grandparents and mothers. Results: Three of the 4 selected behavioral outcomes improved between pre- and postintervention. The number of hours engaged in sedentary behaviors and intake of "red light" foods decreased and 3 of 4 mindful eating scores increased. Graduates of the program were able to decrease the number of red light foods available in their homes. Discussion: Improvements in mindful eating and several key behaviors were observed after a 3-week mindful eating/home environment intervention. Translation to Health Education Practice: Health Educators should incorporate mindful eating strategies and use SCT when designing childhood obesity prevention programs. |
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| ISSN: | 1932-5037 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/19325037.2016.1179607#abstract |
