Perceptions of Weight and Health Practices in Hispanic Children: A Mixed-Methods Study.

ABSTRACT: Background. Perception of weight by parents of obese children may be associated with willingness to engage in behavior change. The relationship between parents' perception of their child's weight and their health beliefs and practices is poorly understood, especially among the Hispanic population which experiences disparities in childhood obesity. This study sought to explore the relationship between perceptions of weight and health beliefs and practices in a Hispanic population. Methods. A cross-sectional, mixed-methods approach was used with semistructured interviews conducted with parent-child (2-5 years old) dyads in a primarily Hispanic, low-income population. Parents were queried on their perceptions of their child's health, health practices, activities, behaviors, and beliefs. A gro

SUBMITTER: Foster BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4561986 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature