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Development of ACTION! Wellness Program for Elementary School Personnel.

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  • 1Department of Biostatistics-SL18, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, 1440 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112. lwebber@tulane.edu.

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Elementary schools can help combat rising obesity rates. The ACTION! Wellness Program leverages school resources for environmental interventions, showing promise for weight control among school personnel.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Occupational Health
  • Health Promotion

Background:

  • Adult overweight and obesity prevalence has significantly increased over the last two decades.
  • Worksite interventions are effective for obesity reduction, with elementary schools offering unique resources.
  • The ACTION! Wellness Program aims to address obesity among elementary school personnel.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the formative research process.
  • To detail the design of the ACTION! Wellness Program for elementary school personnel.
  • To outline the steps leading to the program's final trial.

Main Methods:

  • Formative data collection via focus groups, a school survey, and an environmental audit.
  • Focus groups conducted in 3 elementary schools; surveys and audits in 24 schools.
  • Pilot study in one school to assess feasibility, receptivity, and refine program components.

Main Results:

  • Personnel expressed interest in weight control programs and had limited free time.
  • Schools possessed snack/drink vending machines and indoor spaces for physical activity.
  • All surveyed schools were located in walkable neighborhoods, indicating environmental support.

Conclusions:

  • The ACTION! program utilizes existing school resources for an environmental intervention.
  • The program is designed to reduce overweight and obesity in elementary school personnel.
  • This paper details the program's development from formative research to trial preparation.