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Using intervention mapping to develop a family-based childhood weight management programme.

Helen Pittson1, Louise Wallace

  • 1Child Nutrition and Obesity, Telford and Wrekin Community Health Services, Colliers Way, Old Park, Telford, UK. helen.pittson@telfordpct.nhs.uk

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This study developed the Y W8? family weight management program using Intervention Mapping. Preliminary results show significant reductions in body mass index (BMI) for children and parents after 12 weeks.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a significant public health concern requiring effective family-based interventions.
  • Existing weight management programs often lack a structured, theory-based development process.
  • The Intervention Mapping framework offers a systematic approach to designing health behavior change interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop, implement, and evaluate a family-based childhood weight management program.
  • To utilize Bartholomew's Intervention Mapping framework for evidence-based program design.
  • To assess the preliminary effectiveness of the Y W8? program on children's and parents' body mass index (BMI).

Main Methods:

  • The Y W8? program was developed using a six-step Intervention Mapping framework.
  • Needs analysis, literature review, focus groups with pupils (n=47), and parent interviews informed program design.
  • A 12-week program for families with children aged 8-13 years, measuring BMI, physical activity, and self-esteem pre- and post-intervention.

Main Results:

  • Children demonstrated a statistically significant decrease in mean BMI (28.48 to 27.48, P < 0.001).
  • Parents also showed a significant reduction in mean BMI (30.77 to 30.41, P = 0.017).
  • These preliminary findings compare favorably with other UK-based weight management initiatives.

Conclusions:

  • Intervention Mapping proved effective for developing a theory-driven childhood weight management program.
  • The Y W8? program shows promise in improving BMI for both children and parents at 12 weeks.
  • Further research, including a randomized controlled trial, is needed to confirm long-term effectiveness and explore mediating psychological factors.