Development of an educational intervention to promote healthy eating and physical activity in Mexican school-age children

Amaya-Castellanos, Claudia; Shamah‐Levy, Teresa; Escalante-Izeta, Ericka Ileana; Morales-Ruán, María del Carmen; Jiménez-Aguilar, Alejandra; Salazar-Coronel, Araceli Apolonia; Uribe-Carvajal, Rebeca; Amaya-Castellanos, Alejandra

doi:10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2015.05.002

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“…Also, there were several studies pointing to the positive effect of educational programs on the promotion of physical wellbeing among various populations of children (32,33). However, the present study provided evidence regarding the effectiveness of such programs on physical activity of spouses of veterans with PTSD.…”

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Effectiveness of an Educational Program on Health Promoting Lifestyle of Spouses of Veterans With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Sadeghloo

Sheikhi

Zeidi

et al. 2018

Iran Red Crescent Med J

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Background: Taking care of veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is associated with negative impacts on the quality of life and lifestyle of the care givers, especially the spouses. Objectives: The current study aimed at evaluating the effect of a health promotion lifestyle training program on the spouses of veterans with PTSD in Gorgan city, Iran. Patients and Methods: A total of 63 spouses of Iranian veterans with PTSD covered by the Foundation of Martyrs and VeteransAffairs in Gorgan were enrolled into this quasi-experimental study by the target-based sampling method. Subjects were assigned to 2 groups of experimental (n = 30) and control (n = 33). Eight 45-to 60-minute sessions of educational training were held for the experimental group within 8 weeks. Demographic data checklist and the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLP) questionnaire were employed to collect data. Results: The mean total scores of health promotion lifestyle and subscales of physical activity, stress management, health care responsibility, and spiritual development significantly increased in the experimental group after the intervention (P < 0.05). The

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Effectiveness of an Educational Program on Health Promoting Lifestyle of Spouses of Veterans With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Sadeghloo

Sheikhi

Zeidi

et al. 2018

Iran Red Crescent Med J

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“…En la estrategia de intervención "nutrición para llevar", reportada por Shamah et al (2012), en la que participaron 1020 niños de escuelas primarias [intervención (50%), no intervención (50%)] del Estado de México, se mostró un incremento en el nivel de conocimientos sobre AF, pero no se registraron modificaciones en la práctica de AF. Por su parte, Amaya-Castellanos et al, (2015) diseñaron y aplicaron un programa de nutrición y promoción de la AF en 2762 escolares y lograron un aumento en el conocimiento nutricional y de AF (p ≤ 0.02).…”

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“…En particular, estrategias como "nutrición para llevar" , "receso saludable" (AmayaCastellanos et al, 2015) o el estudio de intervención realizado en escolares sonorenses para mejorar la dieta y la actividad física (Quizán-Plata, Meneses, Romero, Villar & Zavala, 2014) han demostrado su efectividad en la adquisición de conocimientos y la adopción de prácticas de AF saludables en escolares mexicanos. Programas de intervención aplicados en Estados Unidos e Inglaterra también han mostrado un incremento en el nivel de conocimientos en nutrición y de la actividad física en escolares (Caballero et al, 2003;Lakshman, Sharp, Ong & Forouhi, 2010).…”

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Physical activity promotion in children from northern Mexico: effectiveness of an early educational intervention program

Urquídez-Romero

Ramírez-Neri

Ramos-Jiménez

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Promoción de la actividad física en niños del norte de México: efectividad de una intervención educativa RESUMEN La epidemia de obesidad infantil ha motivado la implementación de intervenciones en actividad física. El objetivo de este estudio fue conocer el efecto de una intervención educativa sobre el patrón y los conocimientos de actividad física (AF) en niños en edad escolar de 6 -8 años del norte de México. Se empleó un diseño clínico aleatorizado y controlado. Participaron 6 escuelas primarias: 3 escuelas de intervención (n = 80) y 3 de no intervención (n = 79). Se evaluó su antropometría (peso, talla e IMC/edad) y se registró el tipo y frecuencia semanal de la práctica de AF, antes y después de la intervención. Los grupos no mostraron diferencias antropométricas al inicio del programa. Los niños asignados a la intervención no solo mejoraron su conocimiento sobre AF recreativa (p = 0.03), sino que también incrementaron la práctica de caminar (+23%), bailar (+19%) y jugar futbol (+19%) (p ≤ 0.05). El programa educativo tuvo un efecto positivo sobre la participación y el conocimiento de las actividades recreativas de los niños. ABSTRACTThe childhood obesity epidemic has motivated the implementation of physical activity (PA) intervention programs. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of an educational intervention program on the pattern and knowledge of physical activity in 6 -8 year old school children in northern Mexico. A randomly controlled clinical design was employed, involving 6 elementary schools: 3 schools running the intervention program (n = 80) and 3 controls (n = 79). Anthropometry (weight, height and BMI/age) was evaluated, and the type and frequency of weekly practice of PA was recorded before and after the intervention. Anthropometric measurements were similar among all the groups at the beginning of the program. Children assigned to the intervention not only improved their knowledge about recreational PA (p = 0.03) but also increased their practice of walking (+23%), dancing (+19%), and playing soccer (+19%), (p ≤ 0.05). The educational program had a positive effect on participation and knowledge of the recreational activities of children. Palabras clave:Actividad física; niños; intervención educativa; estilo de vida; obesidad infantil.

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“…[12][13][14][15] Furthermore, evidence has shown that programs developed with one or more frameworks or specific elements of these frameworks are more effective than those designed without any. [15][16][17][18] Although these programs may show promise in the improvement of obesity-related outcomes among Hispanic children (ie, increased consumption of fruits and vegetables and a decrease anthropometric measurements), 10,[19][20][21][22][23] there is significant heterogeneity surrounding the specific framework elements and their combination that has led to sustainable impacts, especially when evaluating the evidence from school-based intervention programs within the United States and Mexico.…”

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Systematic Review: Frameworks Used in School‐Based Interventions, the Impact on Hispanic Children's Obesity‐Related Outcomes

Andrade

Lotton

Andrade

2018

Journal of School Health

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BACKGROUND Childhood obesity among Hispanic children is a public health concern in the United States and Mexico. Although experiences from school‐based intervention programs aimed at influencing obesity‐related behaviors have been positive, the understanding of those framework elements that are associated with successful outcomes is limited. The purpose of this study was to examine the frameworks used within school‐based intervention programs in the United States and Mexico that showed improvements in obesity‐related outcomes among Hispanic children. METHODS A systematic review of the literature was conducted using 4 electronic databases. Inclusion criteria included: incorporating a framework or aspects of frameworks within an intervention, more than 50% of Hispanic children used in the study and obesity‐related outcomes (eg, dietary behaviors and anthropometric measurements). Data extraction and evaluation were completed using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Evidence Analysis Manual. RESULTS Ten articles (United States = 4; Mexico = 6) meeting inclusion criteria were evaluated. Eight studies that included a community‐based framework, intensive nutrition education, and continuous communication among stakeholders resulted in improvements in dietary behaviors and anthropometric measurements among children compared to control groups. CONCLUSIONS Incorporating community‐based frameworks may increase the efficacy of school‐based intervention programs to reduce obesity‐related outcomes among Hispanic children.

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Development of an educational intervention to promote healthy eating and physical activity in Mexican school-age children

Cited by 13 publications

References 40 publications

Effectiveness of an Educational Program on Health Promoting Lifestyle of Spouses of Veterans With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Effectiveness of an Educational Program on Health Promoting Lifestyle of Spouses of Veterans With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Physical activity promotion in children from northern Mexico: effectiveness of an early educational intervention program

Systematic Review: Frameworks Used in School‐Based Interventions, the Impact on Hispanic Children's Obesity‐Related Outcomes

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