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- Title
Improving Overweight among At-risk Minority Youth: Results of a Pilot Intervention in After-school Programs.
- Authors
Slusser, Wendelin M.; Sharif, Mienah Z.; Erausquin, Jennifer Toiler; Kinsler, Janni J.; Collin, Daniel; Prelip, Michael L.
- Abstract
Childhood overweight and obesity disproportionately affect low-income com- munities. Most school-based health promotion efforts occur during the school day and are limited in scope. This study evaluated the effectiveness of an after-school program among 3rd-5th graders (n=121; 73% 8 to 9 years old; 57% female; 60% Asian) at eight study site (four intervention, four comparison). After-school staff were trained on implementing the Catch Kids Club Curriculum on nutrition and physical activity. Data were collected on students' nutrition and physical activity knowledge and behavior, and their height and weight measurements. Using Stata 10.1/SE, cross-lagged regression models assessed changes over time. Results showed a reduction in overweight and obesity (defined as body mass index >85th percentile for age and sex) among children in the intervention group, but mixe results regarding diet and physical activity knowledge and behavior. Enhancing after-school physical activity opportunities through evidence-based programs can potentially improve overweight and obesity among low-income children.
- Subjects
CALIFORNIA; BEHAVIOR modification; BODY weight; REGULATION of body weight; CHI-squared test; COMPARATIVE studies; LONGITUDINAL method; RESEARCH methodology; EVALUATION of medical care; MEDICAL cooperation; MEDICAL protocols; MINORITIES; NUTRITION counseling; QUALITY assurance; QUESTIONNAIRES; REGRESSION analysis; RESEARCH; RESEARCH funding; SCHOOL children; SCHOOL health services; STATURE; T-test (Statistics); TIME; LOGISTIC regression analysis; BODY mass index; PRE-tests &; post-tests; CONTROL groups; HEALTH literacy; PHYSICAL activity; STATISTICAL models; DESCRIPTIVE statistics
- Publication
Journal of Health Care for the Poor & Underserved, 2013, Vol 24, Issue 2, Supp, p12
- ISSN
1049-2089
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1353/hpu.2013.0111