A Mixed-Methods Exploration of Barriers and Facilitators to Evidence-Based Practices for Obesity Prevention in Head Start.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify positive and negative deviant cases using quantitative fidelity data from a previous implementation of a nutrition intervention, Together, We Inspire Smart Eating (WISE), and to determine barriers and facilitators to fidelity by conducting qualitative interviews with deviant cases.

Design

Explanatory sequential mixed methods.

Setting

Head Start Program agencies in 2 southern US states.

Participants

Quantitative fidelity data were collected in 42 Head Start classrooms. Recruitment for qualitative interviews prioritized those who were positive or negative deviants across fidelity components (African American, n = 21; white, n = 19; and Hispanic, n = 3).

Intervention

WISE introduces children to fruits and vegetables using evidence-base

SUBMITTER: Swindle T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6788974 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature