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Development and validation of the Family Health Behavior Scale

Jennette Palcic Moreno1, Mary Lou Kelley, David N Landry

  • 1Department of Pediatrics-Nutrition, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA. palcic@bcm.edu

International Journal of Pediatric Obesity : IJPO : an Official Journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity
|May 28, 2011
PubMed

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A new scale, the Family Health Behavior Scale (FHBS), effectively measures family and child behaviors linked to childhood obesity. This parent-report tool shows promise in identifying health habits and predicting weight classification.

Area of Science:

  • Childhood obesity research
  • Behavioral science
  • Family health

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding family and child behaviors is crucial for intervention.
  • Existing measures may not fully capture relevant behavioral patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a psychometrically sound, parent-report measure.
  • To assess family and child behaviors associated with childhood obesity.
  • To create a tool for children aged 5-12 years.

Main Methods:

  • Item generation and selection processes were employed.
  • Exploratory factor analysis was conducted.
  • A 27-item measure, the Family Health Behavior Scale (FHBS), was developed.

Main Results:

  • The FHBS includes subscales for health-promoting behaviors, obesogenic behaviors, meal routines, and physical activity.
  • Parental FHBS ratings predicted child weight classification.
  • The scale demonstrated adequate internal consistency and temporal stability.

Conclusions:

  • The Family Health Behavior Scale (FHBS) is a promising tool.
  • It measures family eating and physical activity habits related to childhood obesity.
  • The FHBS can aid in identifying at-risk families and informing interventions.
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