Authors: Sharon E. Taverno Ross, Bethany Barone Gibbs, Patricia I. Documet, and Russell R. Pate
This study tested a 10 week home-based intervention by promotoras to promote a healthy weight in Latino preschool children. The intervention involved weekly 90 minute sessions to Latin families in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. At the follow-up, overweight and obese children had a significnat decrease in BMI. Post-intervention showed an increase in fruit and vegetable intake and decrease in screen time for children and parents, an increase in physical activity for parents, and a decrease in saturated fat and added-sugar intake for children (p’s<0.05).
Link: ANDALE Pittsburgh: results of a promotora-led, home-based intervention to promote a healthy weight in Latino preschool children
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Resource Topic: Behavior Change and Communication, Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Nutrition, Program Design, Program Evaluation
Resource Type: Journal articles, Research
Year: 2018
Region: North America (U.S. and Canada)
Country: United States of America
Publisher May Restrict Access: No