A randomized controlled trial to prevent obesity among Latino paediatric patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity disproportionately affects Latino youth. Community clinics are an important resource, yet there is little evidence for the efficacy of clinic-based approaches in this population.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to test the efficacy of a clinic-based intervention to lower body mass index (BMI) and improve body composition among overweight Latino children.

Methods

A randomized trial (2 group × 3 repeated measures) was conducted among 297 randomly sampled, overweight paediatric patients (5-10 years old) and their parents. The 12-month family-based culturally tailored behavioural intervention (Luces de Cambio) was based on the 'traffic light' concepts to address behaviour change and was delivered by clinic health educators and mid-level provider

SUBMITTER: Crespo NC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6420225 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature