Evaluation of a community-based, family focused healthy weights initiative using the RE-AIM framework.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childhood overweight and obesity is a major public health concern. Community-based interventions have the potential to reach caregivers and children. However, the overall health impact of these programs is rarely comprehensively assessed. This study evaluated a physical activity and healthy eating family program (Healthy Together; HT) using the RE-AIM framework.

Methods

Ten sites implemented the 5-week program. Thirty-nine staff members and 277 program participants (126 caregivers [M _age  = 35.6] and 151 children [M _age  = 13]) participated in the evaluation. Each RE-AIM dimension was assessed independently using a mixed-methods approach. Sources of data included archival records, interviews and surveys. Effectiveness outcome variables were a

SUBMITTER: Jung ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5787319 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature