Impact of Weight of the Nation Community Screenings on Obesity-Related Beliefs.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

HBO's Weight of the Nation was a collaborative effort among several national organizations to raise awareness about the complexity of the obesity epidemic and promote action through media and community forums. The primary aim of this study was to assess the short-term effects of Weight of the Nation community screenings on obesity-related beliefs, intentions, and policy support.

Methods

Five Prevention Research Centers across the U.S. administered surveys at nine Weight of the Nation community screenings between September 2012 and May 2013. Adults aged ≥18 years who completed pre-post surveys were included. The survey assessed demographic information, perceptions of the documentary, efficacy to take action and influence policies that affect obesity, intentions t

SUBMITTER: Luecking CT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5505775 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature