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An Examination Of Self- Reported Physical Activity And Physical Activity Self- Efficacy Among Children With Obesity; Findings From The Children's Health And Activity Modification Program (C.H.A.M.P.) Pilot Study, Patricia Tucker, Shauna Burke, Leigh Vanderloo, Anca Gaston, Erin Pearson
An Examination Of Self- Reported Physical Activity And Physical Activity Self- Efficacy Among Children With Obesity; Findings From The Children's Health And Activity Modification Program (C.H.A.M.P.) Pilot Study, Patricia Tucker, Shauna Burke, Leigh Vanderloo, Anca Gaston, Erin Pearson
Trish Tucker
The increasing prevalence of childhood obesity is a global public health concern. Numerous experts have noted that comprehensive treatment methods are required to address this complex condition. The Children’s Health and Activity Modification Program (C.H.A.M.P.), a 4-week intervention delivered in a unique camp-based format, was developed for children with obesity and their families using a multidisciplinary approach. The purpose of the current study was to investigate the short- (i.e., 1-week post-intervention) and longer-term (i.e., 3-, 6-, and 12-months post- intervention) effects of C.H.A.M.P. on children’s self-reported: (a) task and barrier self-efficacy; and (b) home-based physical activity. A secondary purpose was …
Preventing Paediatric Obesity; Recommendations From A Community-Based Qualitative Investigation, Patricia Tucker, Jennifer Irwin, L. Sangster Bouck, Meizi He, G. Pollett
Preventing Paediatric Obesity; Recommendations From A Community-Based Qualitative Investigation, Patricia Tucker, Jennifer Irwin, L. Sangster Bouck, Meizi He, G. Pollett
Trish Tucker
Childhood obesity is on the rise, and interventions targeted at pre-school-aged children are essential for the primary prevention of this disease. Physical activity programming and decreasing screen viewing may be advantageous ways to reduce the early onset of obesity. Parents' perceptions regarding effective tools and programmes to target obesity are needed to develop an efficacious programme. Ten semi-structured focus groups were conducted for this qualitative study. Two experienced moderators facilitated all focus groups which were conducted in local day cares, workplaces and play groups, frequented by parents. All focus groups were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Strategies to ensure trustworthiness of …
Through An Other Looking Glass: Gender, Social Issues, And The Media Impact On Body Image, Jennifer Irwin, Patricia Tucker
Through An Other Looking Glass: Gender, Social Issues, And The Media Impact On Body Image, Jennifer Irwin, Patricia Tucker
Trish Tucker
No abstract provided.
University Students' Satisfaction With, Interest In Improving, And Receptivity To Attending Programs Aimed At Health And Well-Being, Patricia Tucker, Jennifer Irwin
University Students' Satisfaction With, Interest In Improving, And Receptivity To Attending Programs Aimed At Health And Well-Being, Patricia Tucker, Jennifer Irwin
Trish Tucker
The purpose of this pilot study is to investigate students' (a) satisfaction with nine health constructs, (b) interest in improving these health areas, and (c) receptivity to participating in programming targeting these areas. The study sample is composed of 1,778 undergraduate students from a Canadian university. Students complete a five-page paper-and-pencil questionnaire assessing the above objectives along a 5-point Likert-type scale. Students are most satisfied with their social health and report their lowest satisfaction with physical activity (M = 3.16, SD = 1.09). Overall, students are most interested in enhancing their physical activity (M = 4.10, SD = 0.79), followed …
Obesogenic Neighborhoods: The Impact Of Neighborhood Restaurants And Convenience Stores On Adolescents’ Food Consumption Behaviors, Meizi He, Patricia Tucker, Jennifer Irwin, Jason Gilliland, Kristian Larsen, Paul Hess
Obesogenic Neighborhoods: The Impact Of Neighborhood Restaurants And Convenience Stores On Adolescents’ Food Consumption Behaviors, Meizi He, Patricia Tucker, Jennifer Irwin, Jason Gilliland, Kristian Larsen, Paul Hess
Trish Tucker
No abstract provided.
Linking Childhood Obesity To The Built Environment: A Multi-Level Analysis Of Home And School Neighbourhood Factors Associated With Body Mass Index, Jason Gilliland, C Rangel, Martin Healy, Patricia Tucker, Janet Loebach, Paul Hess, Meizi He, Jen Irwin, Piotr Will
Linking Childhood Obesity To The Built Environment: A Multi-Level Analysis Of Home And School Neighbourhood Factors Associated With Body Mass Index, Jason Gilliland, C Rangel, Martin Healy, Patricia Tucker, Janet Loebach, Paul Hess, Meizi He, Jen Irwin, Piotr Will
Trish Tucker
No abstract provided.
Review Of The Book Our Overweight Children: What Parents, Schools, And Communities Can Do To Control The Fatness Epidemic, Patricia Tucker
Review Of The Book Our Overweight Children: What Parents, Schools, And Communities Can Do To Control The Fatness Epidemic, Patricia Tucker
Trish Tucker
No abstract provided.