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Recommendations from overweight youth regarding school-based weight control programs

D Neumark-Sztainer1, M Story

  • 1Division of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55454, USA.

The Journal of School Health
|March 21, 1998
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Overweight adolescents are interested in school-based weight control programs if they are supportive, enjoyable, and led by understanding individuals. These programs should be sensitive to participant needs and avoid scheduling conflicts.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric obesity interventions
  • Adolescent health programs
  • School-based health initiatives

Background:

  • Obesity is a significant health concern among adolescents, particularly within minority and low socioeconomic groups.
  • Existing school-based weight control programs often fail to meet the specific needs of diverse adolescent populations.
  • Targeting inner-city public schools with high percentages of at-risk youth is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To gather recommendations from overweight youth for developing effective school-based weight control programs.
  • To assess adolescent interest in participating in such programs.
  • To identify desired outcomes for youth participating in weight management initiatives.

Main Methods:

  • Semi-structured, in-depth individual interviews were conducted with 61 overweight adolescents.

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  • Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, coded, and systematically analyzed.
  • Participant recruitment focused on inner-city public schools serving minority and low socioeconomic status youth.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant interest in participating in school-based weight control programs was reported by overweight adolescents.
    • Key program preferences include a supportive environment, enjoyable activities, and informative content.
    • Adolescents emphasized the need for programs sensitive to their unique challenges and led by relatable individuals, preferably with lived experience of weight issues.

    Conclusions:

    • School-based weight control programs can be effective if designed with adolescent input.
    • Program success hinges on creating a supportive, engaging, and understanding environment.
    • The leader's empathy and shared experience are critical factors for adolescent engagement and program adherence.