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Implementation of a walking school bus: lessons learned.

Alberta S Kong1, Andrew L Sussman, Sylvia Negrete

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, MSC 105590, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA. akong@salud.unm.edu

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Community Health Interventions

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a growing public health crisis.
  • An elementary school in Albuquerque, NM, partnered with researchers to implement a Walking School Bus (WSB).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility of implementing a Walking School Bus program in an urban, underserved elementary school.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study involving 2 WSBs over 10 weeks with K-5 students.
  • Data collection included field notes, attendance, satisfaction surveys, and a focus group.

Main Results:

  • High enthusiasm from student and adult participants.
  • WSBs provided a safe, supportive environment for physical activity and social interaction.

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  • Feasible in underserved districts with focus on participant involvement and safety.

    • Conclusions:

    • WSB is a promising, low-cost strategy to address childhood obesity and foster community partnerships.
    • Further research needed on large-scale implementation and obesity risk factor reduction.