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Effects of a weight-loss program for obese children: a "mix of attributes" approach

Teresa J C Yin1, Fei-Ling Wu, Ying-Lung Liu

  • 1Department of Nursing, Taipei Veterans General Hospital.

The Journal of Nursing Research : JNR
|June 25, 2005
PubMed

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A new intervention combining content, interactivity, control, channel, and objectivity effectively reduced obesity in children. This approach improved knowledge and behaviors, though attitudes require further focus.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Childhood obesity presents a significant global health challenge.
  • Effective, low-cost, child-centered interventions are needed for weight reduction.
  • A prevalence of 15.9% obesity was observed in fourth-grade students.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a novel 'mix of attributes' intervention for obese children.
  • To assess the intervention's impact on body weight, knowledge, attitude, and practice.
  • To identify areas for improvement in childhood obesity interventions.

Main Methods:

  • An experimental, randomized design was employed.
  • Anthropometric measurements (BMI, WLI, body fat, skinfold thickness) were taken.
  • Knowledge, attitude, and practice questionnaires were administered pre- and post-intervention.

Main Results:

  • The intervention significantly reduced obesity indicators (p < .05).
  • Obese children showed significant improvements in knowledge (p < .001) and behavior (p = .057).
  • Attitudes towards weight loss were not significantly altered (p = .597).

Conclusions:

  • The 'mix of attributes' approach is effective for reducing childhood obesity and improving related knowledge and behaviors.
  • Incorporating 'individuality' as an attribute may enhance attitude change for more effective weight loss.
  • Further research is recommended to optimize interventions for sustained behavioral and attitudinal shifts in obese children.

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