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Authoritative feeding behaviors to reduce child BMI through online interventions. J Spec Pediatr Nurs 2013 Jan;18(1):65-77

Date

01/08/2013

Pubmed ID

23289456

DOI

10.1111/jspn.12008

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-84871955796 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   16 Citations

Abstract

PURPOSE.: The purpose of the study was to examine the feasibility and initial efficacies of parent- and/or child-focused online interventions and variables correlated with child body mass index percentile change. DESIGN AND METHODS.: A feasibility and cluster randomized controlled pilot study was used. RESULTS.: Recruitment was more effective at parent-teacher conferences compared with when materials were sent home with fifth- to eighth-grade culturally diverse students. Retention was 90% for students and 62-74% for parents. Authoritative parent feeding behaviors were associated with lower child body mass index. A larger study is warranted. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS.: Online approaches may provide a feasible option for childhood obesity prevention and amelioration.

Author List

Frenn M, Pruszynski JE, Felzer H, Zhang J

Author

Marilyn D. Frenn PhD Professor in the College of Nursing department at Marquette University

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Body Mass Index
Chi-Square Distribution
Child
Child, Preschool
Cluster Analysis
Dietary Fats
Exercise
Feasibility Studies
Feeding Behavior
Female
Humans
Life Style
Male
Multivariate Analysis
Obesity
Parents
Pilot Projects
Regression Analysis
Self-Help Groups