Factors predicting parent engagement in a family-based childhood obesity prevention and control program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Family-based interventions are efficacious at preventing and controlling childhood overweight and obesity; however, implementation is often hindered by low parent engagement. The purpose of this study was to evaluate predictors of parent engagement in a family-based childhood obesity prevention and control intervention.

Methods

Predictors were assessed in a clinic-based community health worker (CHW)-led Family Wellness Program consisting of in-person educational workshops attended by parents and children. This program was part of a larger effort known as the Childhood Obesity Research Demonstration projects. Participants included 128 adult caretakers of children ages 2-11 (98% female). Predictors of parent engagement (e.g., anthropometric, sociodemographic, psycho

SUBMITTER: Schmied EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9996842 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature