Journal article
Parent preferences for telephone coaching to prevent and manage childhood obesity
Postgraduate medical journal, Vol.91(1074), pp.206-211
04/01/2015
DOI: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2014-132928
PMID: 25814510
Abstract
Objective To assess parent preferences for utilisation of a parent-focused, telephone-based coaching service, or ‘FITLINE,’ to prevent or manage childhood obesity. Methods A cross-sectional survey of parents of children aged 2–12 years was conducted at a paediatric practice in Greater Boston, Massachusetts, USA, between July 2012 and May 2013. Parents received questionnaires with clinic visit paperwork and opted-in to the study by returning them to clinic staff or by mail. The anonymous pen-to-paper questionnaire assessed parents’ potential FITLINE utilisation, preferences regarding educational content and logistics, and parent/child demographics. Simple logistical regression was used to assess associations between parent and child factors and FITLINE interest. Results Among n=114 participants, most parents reported being very likely (n=53, 48%) or somewhat likely (n=44, 40%) to use a FITLINE-promoting healthy habits for children if it was made available. Interest in a FITLINE was greatest among overweight or obese parents (OR 3.12, CI 1.17 to 8.30) and those with children aged <5 years (OR 2.42, CI 1.02 to 5.73). Parents desired to discuss their own health and fitness goals (84%) along with educational topics such as healthy food shopping on a budget (91%) and how to meet children's physical activity needs (81%). Most parents preferred to obtain a FITLINE referral from a paediatrician or nurse (73%), instead of a school nurse (42%) or child-care provider (26%). Conclusions Given strong interest among parents in a FITLINE and the urgency of the youth obesity epidemic, implementation of a pilot phone-based service should be strongly considered.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Parent preferences for telephone coaching to prevent and manage childhood obesity
- Creators
- Rachel E Blaine - Harvard UniversityLori Pbert - University of Massachusetts Chan Medical SchoolAlan C Geller - Harvard UniversityE Michael Powers - Vanderbilt UniversityKathleen Mitchell - Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Postgraduate medical journal, Vol.91(1074), pp.206-211
- DOI
- 10.1136/postgradmedj-2014-132928
- PMID
- 25814510
- ISSN
- 0032-5473
- eISSN
- 1469-0756
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 04/01/2015
- Academic Unit
- Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984585319402771
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