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P Warschburger1, K Kröller1, D Jahnke1

  • 1Department Psychologie, Universität Potsdam, Beratungspsychologie.

Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband Der Arzte Des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany))
|June 18, 2013
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Obese parents put preschoolers at risk for childhood obesity. A tailored parent training program, informed by interviews and surveys, showed promising results in a pilot study.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a significant public health concern.
  • Preschool children with obese parents face elevated risks for developing obesity.
  • Parental socioeconomic deprivation can exacerbate these risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze risk perception, perceived actions, barriers, and motivations of parents in a prevention program.
  • To design a parent training program specifically for this high-risk group.
  • To evaluate the feasibility and initial effectiveness of the designed program.

Main Methods:

  • Focused interviews and questionnaires were used to gather data from parents.
  • Qualitative and quantitative data were analyzed to understand parental perspectives.
  • A target group-specific parent training intervention was developed based on findings.

Main Results:

  • Identified key factors influencing parental participation in obesity prevention.
  • Developed a tailored parent training program addressing identified needs and barriers.
  • Pilot evaluation indicated promising initial outcomes for the intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding parental perspectives is crucial for designing effective obesity prevention programs.
  • Targeted, group-specific interventions can be beneficial for high-risk families.
  • The developed parent training shows potential for reducing childhood obesity risk.

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