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Obstacles To Preventing Obesity In Children Aged 2 To 5 Years: Latino Mothers’ And Fathers’ Experiences And Perceptions Of Their Urban Environments, Carlos Penilla, Jeanne M. Tschann, Emma V. Sanchez-Vaznaugh, Elena Flores, Emily J. Ozer
Obstacles To Preventing Obesity In Children Aged 2 To 5 Years: Latino Mothers’ And Fathers’ Experiences And Perceptions Of Their Urban Environments, Carlos Penilla, Jeanne M. Tschann, Emma V. Sanchez-Vaznaugh, Elena Flores, Emily J. Ozer
School of Education Faculty Research
Background
The prevalence of obesity among Latino children is alarmingly high, when compared to non-Latino White children. Low-income Latino parents living in urban areas, even if they are well-educated, face obstacles that shape familial health behaviors. This study used qualitative methods to explore parents’ experiences in providing meals and opportunities to play to their children aged 2 to 5 years. In contrast to most prior studies, this study examined perceptions of familial behaviors among both mothers and fathers.
Methods
An ecological framework for exploring the associations of parental feeding behaviors and children’s weight informed this study. An interview guide was …