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Family-based hip-hop to health: outcome results

Marian L Fitzgibbon1, Melinda R Stolley, Linda Schiffer

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA. mlf@uic.edu

Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.)
|March 28, 2013
PubMed

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This pilot study found a downward trend in BMI Z-scores for young Hispanic children in both intervention and control groups. Obesity prevention strategies for Hispanic families remain a challenge.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Obesity Prevention
  • Community Health Interventions

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a significant public health concern, particularly among Hispanic children.
  • Early intervention is crucial for preventing long-term health consequences.
  • School-based programs offer a promising avenue for reaching young children and their families.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of the Family-Based Hip-Hop to Health intervention for 3-5-year-old Latino children and parents.
  • To estimate the intervention's effectiveness on Body Mass Index (BMI) Z-score changes over one year.
  • To identify challenges in developing effective obesity prevention strategies for Hispanic families.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study involving four Head Start preschools in Chicago.
  • Random assignment of preschools to either a Family-Based Intervention (FBI) or a General Health Intervention (GHI).
  • Feasibility assessed through parent consent and attendance, with BMI Z-scores measured at 1-year follow-up.

Main Results:

  • High parent consent rates (147/157 children) indicated feasibility of enrollment.
  • School-based and family-based components were feasible, but parent intervention session attendance was low.
  • A downtrend in BMI Z-score was observed in both FBI and GHI groups, contrary to expectations.

Conclusions:

  • The study suggests a potential downward trend in obesity among young Hispanic children, but rates remain elevated compared to national averages.
  • Low parent attendance at intervention sessions highlights a barrier to program effectiveness.
  • Developing culturally relevant and sustainable obesity prevention strategies for Hispanic families is essential and remains a challenge.
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