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Promoting Healthy Eating and Regular Physical Activity in Low-Income Families Through Family-Centered Programs:
Sara N Lappan1, Marsha Carolan2, J Ruben Parra-Cardona3
1Department of Human Studies, University of Alabama At Birmingham, 1720 2nd Ave. S, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA. lappansa@uab.edu.
The Journal of Primary Prevention
|October 30, 2020
Summary
Childhood obesity interventions must address family and contextual factors, including discrimination and cultural influences, for low-income populations. Tailored, culturally sensitive programs are crucial for success in underserved communities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatrics
- Sociology
Background:
- Historically, childhood obesity research has focused on individual children, neglecting family and contextual factors.
- Prevention programs often face attrition in underserved populations due to unaddressed systemic and cultural issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore family and contextual factors influencing childhood obesity in low-income populations.
- To gather recommendations from parents for improving obesity interventions for disadvantaged families.
Main Methods:
- Thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with 16 low-income, single mothers of overweight or obese children (ages 3-8).
- Focus on family dynamics, cultural relevance, and experiences of discrimination.
Main Results:
- Context plays a critical role in the development and challenges of childhood obesity among disadvantaged groups.
- Participants emphasized the need for culturally sensitive interventions addressing discrimination and family influences.
Conclusions:
- Interventions for childhood obesity in low-income families must integrate social determinants and systemic perspectives.
- Culturally relevant and sensitive approaches are essential for program success and to mitigate attrition.
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