scholarly journals Family-Based Obesity Prevention Interventions among Hispanic Children and Families: A Scoping Review

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 2690
Author(s):  
Erica G. Soltero ◽  
Armando Peña ◽  
Veronica Gonzalez ◽  
Edith Hernandez ◽  
Guisela Mackey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Obesity Prevention ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Hispanic Youth ◽  
Community Stakeholders ◽  
Culturally Adapted ◽  
Prevention Interventions ◽  
Family Based ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

This scoping review examined intervention and sample characteristics of family-based obesity prevention interventions among Hispanic youth. This review also examined the degree to which existing interventions were culturally-adapted, acknowledged social determinants of health (SDoH), and collaborated with community stakeholders. A comprehensive search across Medline Ovid, Embase, Scopus, PsycInfo, and Pubmed was used to identify 13 studies primarily based in the U.S. (92.3%). Data was extracted by two independent reviewers. Most used a randomized control trial design (69.2%), a behavior change theory (84.6%), and reported moderate to high (≥70%) retention (69.2%). Studies targeted improvements in physical activity (69.2%) and fruit and vegetable intake (92.3%) through nutrition education, cooking demonstrations, and tastings. Younger children from low socioeconomic backgrounds (61.5%) were well represented. Most interventions were culturally-adapted (69.2%), all studies reported collaboration with stakeholders, yet only half used strategies that acknowledged SDoH (46.2%). To increase our understanding of the underlying mechanisms by which family-based approaches can reach and engage Hispanic youth and families, future studies should rigorously evaluate theoretical constructs, family processes, and SDoH that influence program participation and health behaviors. This information will guide the design and development of future interventions aimed at reducing obesity disparities among Hispanic youth.

A Systematic Review of Literature on Culturally Adapted Obesity Prevention Interventions for African American Youth

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saria Lofton ◽  
Wrenetha A. Julion ◽  
Diane B. McNaughton ◽  
Martha Dewey Bergren ◽  
Kathryn S. Keim
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
African American ◽  
Obesity Prevention ◽  
African American Youth ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Culturally Adapted ◽  
Prevention Interventions

scholarly journals The process of culturally adapting the Healthy Beginnings early obesity prevention program for Arabic and Chinese mothers in Australia

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Marshall ◽  
Sarah Taki ◽  
Penny Love ◽  
Yvonne Laird ◽  
Marianne Kearney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Obesity Prevention ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Delivery Mode ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Cultural Adaptations ◽  
Local Study ◽  
Culturally Adapted ◽  
Obesity Prevention Program

Abstract Background Behavioural interventions for the early prevention of childhood obesity mostly focus on English-speaking populations in high-income countries. Cultural adaptation is an emerging strategy for implementing evidence-based interventions among different populations and regions. This paper describes the initial process of culturally adapting Healthy Beginnings, an evidence-based early childhood obesity prevention program, for Arabic and Chinese speaking migrant mothers and infants in Sydney, Australia. Methods The cultural adaptation process followed the Stages of Cultural Adaptation theoretical model and is reported using the Framework for Reporting Adaptations and Modifications-Enhanced. We first established the adaptation rationale, then considered program underpinnings and the core components for effectiveness. To inform adaptations, we reviewed the scientific literature and engaged stakeholders. Consultations included focus groups with 24 Arabic and 22 Chinese speaking migrant mothers and interviews with 20 health professionals. With input from project partners, bi-cultural staff and community organisations, findings informed cultural adaptations to the content and delivery features of the Healthy Beginnings program. Results Program structure and delivery mode were retained to preserve fidelity (i.e. staged nurse calls with key program messages addressing modifiable obesity-related behaviours: infant feeding, active play, sedentary behaviours and sleep). Qualitative analysis of focus group and interview data resulted in descriptive themes concerning cultural practices and beliefs related to infant obesity-related behaviours and perceptions of child weight among Arabic and Chinese speaking mothers. Based on the literature and local study findings, cultural adaptations were made to recruitment approaches, staffing (bi-cultural nurses and project staff) and program content (modified call scripts and culturally adapted written health promotion materials). Conclusions This cultural adaptation of Healthy Beginnings followed an established process model and resulted in a program with enhanced relevance and accessibility among Arabic and Chinese speaking migrant mothers. This work will inform the future cultural adaptation stages: testing, refining, and trialling the culturally adapted Healthy Beginnings program to assess acceptability, feasibility and effectiveness.

Nutrition across the curriculum: a scoping review exploring the integration of nutrition education within primary schools

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-44
Author(s):  
Berit M. Follong ◽  
Angeliek Verdonschot ◽  
Elena Prieto-Rodriguez ◽  
Andrew Miller ◽  
Clare E. Collins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Student Outcomes ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Integrative Approach ◽  
Intervention Effectiveness ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
School Based

Abstract Primary schools contribute to promoting healthy eating behaviour and preventing overweight and obesity by providing nutrition education. Research highlights the importance of improving teachers’ program implementation to enhance intervention effectiveness. An integrative approach has been suggested to reduce time barriers that teachers currently experience in teaching nutrition. This scoping review explores use and effectiveness of integrative teaching in primary school-based nutrition education programs. Six databases were searched for primary school-based interventions on nutrition education. Papers reporting on integration of nutrition topics within core curriculum were included. Abstracts and full texts of potentially relevant articles were screened to determine eligibility. Next, data were extracted and tabulated. Findings were collated and summarised to describe intervention characteristics, subject integration and effectiveness of the included programs. Data describing integration of nutrition into the primary school curriculum were extracted from 39 eligible papers. Nutrition education programs often involve lessons about food groups and are frequently embedded within the mathematics, science or literacy syllabus. Although articles report on the integration of nutrition, the use of this approach was not commonly described in detail. Only seven papers discussed student outcomes related to the integration of nutrition education within core subjects. The ability to draw strong conclusions about school-based nutrition intervention effectiveness is limited by the current lack of program description and methodological issues. Hence, more research is warranted to inform evidence on effectiveness of integrative nutrition education for both teacher and student outcomes. Future studies that include greater detail regarding the integrative approach are needed.

The Current State of Relationship Science: A Cross-Disciplines Review of Key Themes, Theories, Researchers and Journals

2021 ◽  
pp. 026540752110476
Author(s):  
Jennifer A Sharkey ◽  
Jacqueline S Feather ◽  
Sonja Goedeke
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Scientific Knowledge ◽  
Interdisciplinary Research ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Current State ◽  
Relationship Processes ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

This article provides a circumscribed descriptive analysis of the current state of research worldwide related to adult romantic relationship processes and their underlying mechanisms. A scoping review was used to gather data. This yielded 15,418 eligible articles from 1,687 different academic journals. From these, we outline key themes and theories arising in the last seven decades and note the most prolific journals and authors. The study of relational wellbeing has focused on overt behaviors such as communication and commitment, on underlying attitudes and motives such as empathy and contempt, and on substrates and circumstances such as neurobiological functioning and life stressors. The results reveal the strong interdisciplinary research underpinnings of the field of relationship science and show up key influences over its expansion. Results are intended to give an overview of key peer reviewed research that has contributed to the development of current scientific knowledge and theory development in this field.

scholarly journals Developing an Obesity Prevention Intervention in Virtual Worlds: The International Health Challenge in Second Life

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sameer Siddiqi ◽  
Scherezade K. Mama ◽  
Rebecca E. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Obesity Prevention ◽  
Virtual Worlds ◽  
Second Life ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
International Health ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Health Intervention ◽  
Health Challenge ◽  
Prevention Project ◽  
Prevention Interventions

Virtual worlds (VW) present an exciting range of possibilities for health researchers and practitioners. The value of this technology lies its ability to tap into non-traditional participant pools, to use innovative and effective forms of social interaction, and to facilitate cost-effective solutions to common challenges. The International Health Challenge (IHC) was a health intervention study done entirely in the VW of Second Life (SL) aimed at determining the feasibility and effect of obesity prevention interventions in VWs. The IHC initially started as a strategy to develop a multicultural obesity prevention project in SL as evidenced by a full service build, activities, and participating resident avatars. Using existing resources and extensive social networks, together with volunteer assistance, the IHC flourished into a full scale health intervention with the goals of improving health knowledge, attitudes and behavior among resident avatars. In the absence of clear technological and methodological precedence, our multidisciplinary team developed a novel system of in-world and Web-based interactive measurement tools, data management solutions, and participant recruitment and retention strategies.

Abstract P681: Implementation of Stroke Prevention Interventions in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review

Stroke ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nessa Ryan ◽  
Vida Rebello ◽  
Desiree Gutierrez ◽  
Kameko Washburn ◽  
Alvaro Zevallos Barboza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Stroke Prevention ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Community Based Interventions ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Implementation Outcomes ◽  
Prevention Interventions ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Background: Stroke is the second leading cause of death globally and an increasing concern in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) where, due to limited capacity to treat stroke, preventative efforts are critically important. Although some research on evidence-based interventions for stroke prevention in LMIC exists, there remains a significant gap in understanding of their implementation across various contexts in LMIC. Objectives: In this scoping review, our objective was to identify and synthesize the implementation outcomes (using Proctor et al.’s taxonomy, 2011) for stroke prevention interventions, as well as to describe the diverse interventions employed. Methods: Eligible studies were empirical, focused on implementation of stroke prevention programs or policies, and occurred in at least one LMIC. Five databases were searched, including PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, EMBASE, and Web of Science. Two reviewers independently assessed studies for selection and charted data; discrepancies were resolved through discussion with a third reviewer until consensus was reached. Narrative synthesis was used to analyze and interpret the findings. Results: Studies were predominantly focused in Asia, targeting primary or secondary prevention, and facility-based. Interventions were conducted at the level of individual (n=11), system (n=12), or both (n=4). Various implementation outcomes were reported, most commonly cost (n=10), acceptability (n=7), fidelity (n=7), and feasibility (n=6), but also adoption (n=4), penetration (n=3), appropriateness (n=1), and sustainability (n=1). Conclusions: Findings highlight the breadth of evidence-based interventions for stroke prevention available to implement in LMIC settings, including culturally acceptable education interventions, cost-effective medications, and community-based interventions implemented by community health workers. Implementation outcomes remain under-reported, and more rigorous research is needed to better plan and evaluate the implementation of these interventions to prevent stroke.

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