Acceptability of a School-Based Intervention for the Prevention of Adolescent Obesity

Autor/inn/en	Mauriello, Leanne M.; Driskell, Mary Margaret H.; Sherman, Karen J.; Johnson, Sara S.; Prochaska, Janice M.; Prochaska, James O.
Titel	Acceptability of a School-Based Intervention for the Prevention of Adolescent Obesity
Quelle	In: Journal of School Nursing, 22 (2006) 5, S.269-277 (9 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1059-8405
DOI	10.1177/10598405060220050501
Schlagwörter	Feedback (Response); Television Viewing; Obesity; Intervention; Physical Activities; School Nurses; Focus Groups; Computer Assisted Instruction; Prevention; Health Promotion; Adolescents; Eating Habits; Nutrition; Life Style; Interviews; Teacher Attitudes; Student Attitudes; Administrator Attitudes; Program Effectiveness; High School Students + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Fernsehkonsum; Adipositas; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Prävention; Vorbeugung; Gesundheitsfürsorge; Gesundheitshilfe; Reihenuntersuchung; Adolescent; Adolescence; Adoleszenz; Jugend; Jugendalter; Jugendlicher; Ernährungsgewohnheit; Essgewohnheit; Ernährung; Lebensstil; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Lehrerverhalten; Schülerverhalten; High school; High schools; Student; Students; Oberschule; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin
Abstract	This article describes the development and pilot testing of a computer-based, multiple-behavior obesity prevention program for adolescents. Using the Transtheoretical Model as a framework, this intervention offers individualized feedback based on readiness to engage in physical activity, to consume fruits and vegetables, and to limit television viewing. Focus groups and interviews with students, teachers, school administrators, and experts guided the development. Forty-five students participated in a baseline intervention session and completed a 16-item acceptability measure. Ratings were positive, with item means ranging from 3.60-4.75 on a 5-point scale. Student responses to open-ended questions aided in the enhancement of the intervention, for which an effectiveness trial begins in September 2006. This formative work demonstrated the acceptability of this school-based intervention approach, which can be promoted and prescribed by school nurses. Further, if found effective, it can be disseminated as an efficient, low-cost, population-based approach designed to address the epidemic of obesity. (Contains 4 tables.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10