Evaluating factors influencing the delivery and outcomes of an incentive-based behaviour change strategy targeting

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Gemma Enright1,2, Alex Gyani2, Simon Raadsma2

  • 1The George Institute for Global Health (Cardiovascular Division), Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

BMJ Open
|December 18, 2016
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This study explores barriers and enablers for incentive-based childhood obesity programs. Understanding these factors improves community weight management strategies and future interventions for child obesity.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Childhood obesity requires effective community-based weight management programs.
  • Understanding behavior change mechanisms within these programs is crucial for optimizing effectiveness.
  • Qualitative research can identify contextual factors influencing program outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine barriers and enablers of an incentive-based behavior change strategy for child obesity.
  • To inform the future translation and implementation of such programs.
  • To understand contextual factors influencing the delivery and impact of interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis including stakeholder and family interviews, and focus groups.
  • Collaboration with policymakers, researchers, and health professionals.
  • Thematic analysis of data from participants in an Australian community weight management program RCT.

Main Results:

  • Evaluation will provide insights into contextual and influencing factors affecting RCT outcomes.
  • Identification of specific barriers and enablers to program delivery and impact.
  • Understanding of how incentives influence behavior change in childhood obesity interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Findings will assist in developing, implementing, and translating behavior change strategies for childhood obesity.
  • Insights may be applicable to other chronic condition prevention programs.
  • Enhancing the effectiveness of community-based interventions for obese children.
Abstract

Keywords:
PUBLIC HEALTHQUALITATIVE RESEARCH

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