Results of a multi-level intervention to prevent and control childhood obesity among latino children: the aventuras para ninos study

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Ayala GX., Elder JP., Crespo NC.
Date :
Fév, 2012
Source(s) :
Ann Behav Med.. #43:1 p84-100
Adresse :
Graduate School of Public Health, San Diego State University, 9245 Sky Park Court, San Diego, CA 92123, USA

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BACKGROUND: Community-based interventions are needed to reduce the burden of childhood obesity.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the impact of a multi-level promotora-based (Community Health Advisor) intervention to promote healthy eating and physical activity and prevent excess weight gain among Latino children.

METHODS: Thirteen elementary schools were randomized to one of four intervention conditions: individual/family level (Family-only), school/community level (Community-only), combined (Family + Community), or a measurement-only condition. Participants were 808 Latino parents and their children enrolled in kindergarten through 2(nd) grade. Measures included parent and child body mass index (BMI) and a self-administered parent survey that assessed several parent and child behaviors.

RESULTS: There were no significant intervention effects on children’s BMI z-score. The family intervention changed several obesity-related child behaviors (e.g., fruit/vegetable consumption) and these were mediated by changes in parenting variables (e.g., parent monitoring).

CONCLUSION: A promotora-based behavioral intervention was efficacious at changing parental factors and child obesity-related health behaviors.

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