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Parent reactions to a school-based body mass index screening program.

Suzanne Bennett Johnson1, Lorri L Pilkington, Camilla Lamp

  • 1Department of Medical Humanities and Social Sciences, Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4300, USA. suzanne.johnson@med.fsu.edu

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Parents generally support school-based body mass index (BMI) screenings and are more likely to act on results outside the normal weight range. Overweight parents showed particular interest in family-based health programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Public Health Interventions
  • Nutrition and Dietetics

Background:

  • School-based body mass index (BMI) screening programs are implemented to identify children's weight status.
  • Parental perception and response to these screenings are crucial for intervention effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess parental reactions to school-based BMI screening results.
  • To understand parent recall of screening information and subsequent actions taken.

Main Methods:

  • A K-8 BMI screening was conducted, followed by letters to parents with child's BMI results.
  • Parents (approx. 50 per group) were interviewed across four weight-classification groups (overweight, at risk, normal, underweight).
  • Interviews assessed recall of the letter, screening reactions, and actions taken based on BMI results.

Main Results:

  • Parents recalled weight classifications (e.g., overweight) better than numerical data (e.g., BMI percentile).
  • Most parents, especially ethnic minorities, supported BMI screening and favored after-school exercise programs.
  • Parents of children with abnormal BMI results were more likely to discuss results with their child and doctor, and modify diet/activity if the child was overweight.
  • Overweight parents expressed interest in family-based cooking and exercise classes.

Conclusions:

  • School-based BMI screening and associated programs are viewed favorably by most parents, including ethnic minorities.
  • Parents take action when their child's BMI is outside the normal range.
  • Parental weight status influences interest in family-centered health and wellness programs.