Participatory evaluation of municipal obesity prevention clubs in Tehran city: Strengths, challenges, and future direction.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Community-based initiatives are important for obesity prevention. This study aimed to evaluate the activities of municipal obesity prevention clubs (OBCs) in Tehran, Iran, using a participatory approach.

Methods

The evaluation team was formed, and the members identified the OBC's strengths, and challenges and provided suggestions for change through a participatory workshop, observation, focus group discussions, reviewing relevant documents (n = 97), and 35 interviews with involved stakeholders. The MAXQDA software was used for data analysis.

Results

An empowerment training program for volunteers was identified as one of the strengths of OBCs. Despite the obesity prevention efforts of OBCs through public exercise sessions, healthy food festiva

SUBMITTER: Edalati S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9978347 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature