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Evaluation of a community-based, family focused healthy weights initiative using the RE-AIM framework Jung, Mary E.; Bourne, Jessica E.; Gainforth, Heather

Abstract

Background: Childhood overweight and obesity is a major public health concern. Community-based interventions have the potential to reach caregivers and children. However, the overall health impact of these programs is rarely comprehensively assessed. This study evaluated a physical activity and healthy eating family program (Healthy Together; HT) using the RE-AIM framework. Methods: Ten sites implemented the 5-week program. Thirty-nine staff members and 277 program participants (126 caregivers [M age  = 35.6] and 151 children [M age  = 13]) participated in the evaluation. Each RE-AIM dimension was assessed independently using a mixed-methods approach. Sources of data included archival records, interviews and surveys. Effectiveness outcome variables were assessed at pre- and post-intervention and 6-month follow-up. Results: Reach: HT participants were almost entirely recruited from existing programs within sites. Effectiveness: Caregivers’ nutrition related efficacy beliefs increased following HT (ps  .05). Knowledge surrounding healthy diets and physical activity increased in children and caregivers (ps 

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Title
Evaluation of a community-based, family focused healthy weights initiative using the RE-AIM framework
Creator
Jung, Mary E.; Bourne, Jessica E.; Gainforth, Heather
Publisher
BioMed Central
Date Issued
2018-01-26
Description
Background: Childhood overweight and obesity is a major public health concern. Community-based interventions have the potential to reach caregivers and children. However, the overall health impact of these programs is rarely comprehensively assessed. This study evaluated a physical activity and healthy eating family program (Healthy Together; HT) using the RE-AIM framework. Methods: Ten sites implemented the 5-week program. Thirty-nine staff members and 277 program participants (126 caregivers [M age  = 35.6] and 151 children [M age  = 13]) participated in the evaluation. Each RE-AIM dimension was assessed independently using a mixed-methods approach. Sources of data included archival records, interviews and surveys. Effectiveness outcome variables were assessed at pre- and post-intervention and 6-month follow-up. Results: Reach: HT participants were almost entirely recruited from existing programs within sites. Effectiveness: Caregivers’ nutrition related efficacy beliefs increased following HT (ps  .05). Knowledge surrounding healthy diets and physical activity increased in children and caregivers (ps 
Subject
Program evaluation; Children; Healthy weight; Community; Evaluation of a community-based; Family focused healthy weights initiative using the RE-AIM framework
Genre
Article
Type
Text
Language
eng
Date Available
2018-01-31
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Rights
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
DOI
10.14288/1.0363331
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/2429/64501
Affiliation
Health and Social Development, Faculty of (Okanagan); Non UBC; Health and Exercise Sciences, School of (Okanagan)
Citation
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 2018 Jan 26;15(1):13
Publisher DOI
10.1186/s12966-017-0638-0
Peer Review Status
Reviewed
Scholarly Level
Faculty
Copyright Holder
The Author(s).
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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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