Technology-Based Obesity Prevention Interventions Among Hispanic Adolescents in the United States: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Given that today's adolescents are digital front-runners, technology-based obesity prevention strategies are age-appropriate for this population. The use of remote and wireless technologies may be suitable for extending the reach and engagement of obesity prevention efforts among high-risk Hispanic youths, as this subgroup is disproportionately affected by barriers that limit participation in traditional, in-person interventions.

Objective

The purpose of this scoping review was to examine the intervention and sample characteristics of technology-based obesity prevention interventions among Hispanic adolescents. We also examined feasibility criteria to assess the acceptability and appropriateness of technology-based strategies among Hispanic youths.

Methods

SUBMITTER: Soltero EG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9675012 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature