Social network analysis of stakeholder networks from two community-based obesity prevention interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Studies of community-based obesity prevention interventions have hypothesized that stakeholder networks are a critical element of effective implementation. This paper presents a quantitative analysis of the interpersonal network structures within a sub-sample of stakeholders from two past successful childhood obesity prevention interventions.

Methods

Participants were recruited from the stakeholder groups (steering committees) of two completed community-based intervention studies, Romp & Chomp (R&C), Australia (2004-2008) and Shape Up Somerville (SUS), USA (2003-2005). Both studies demonstrated significant reductions of overweight and obesity among children. Members of the steering committees were asked to complete a retrospective social network questionnaire us

SUBMITTER: McGlashan J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5922530 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature