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Rachel A Jones1, Janet M Warren, Anthony D Okely

  • 1Child Obesity Research Centre, Faculty of Education, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia. rachelj@uow.edu.au

Health Promotion Practice
|January 23, 2009
PubMed

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The Hunter Illawarra Kids Challenge Using Parent Support (HIKCUPS) study found positive changes in children

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Obesity Management
  • Behavioral Intervention

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a significant public health concern requiring effective management strategies.
  • Parental support plays a crucial role in the success of pediatric weight management programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze process outcome data from the HIKCUPS study.
  • To inform the design of future research and practice in child obesity management.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized facilitator evaluations, session observations, attendance records, and parent questionnaires.
  • Assessed the internal validity and reliability of program delivery.

Main Results:

  • High internal validity and reliability in program delivery.
  • Parents reported positive child changes from physical activity and dietary programs.
  • Home activity completion was high, but time constraints were a noted challenge.

Conclusions:

  • Future interventions should consider age/sex-specific tailoring and adequate time for nutritional education.
  • Incorporating intrinsic motivators is recommended for enhanced participant engagement.
  • Findings support the development of subsequent HIKCUPS or multisite effectiveness studies.

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