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Parental Perception Of Healthy Eating And Physical Activity: Results From A Preliminary Photovoice Study, Nicole Mareno
Parental Perception Of Healthy Eating And Physical Activity: Results From A Preliminary Photovoice Study, Nicole Mareno
Nicole Mareno
Aims and objectives
The aim of this study was to explore parental perception of assets and barriers of healthy eating and physical activity among a group of diverse, economically disadvantaged mothers in southeastern USA.
Background
The World Health Organization (2012) estimated that 170 million children in developed and developing countries are overweight or obese. Higher prevalence rates of obesity are reported more frequently among children from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds (Waters et al. 2011). Empowering parents to be champions of healthy weight management helps to address two major contributing factors to childhood obesity: high caloric diets and lack …
Parental Perception Of Child Weight: A Concept Analysis, Nicole Mareno
Parental Perception Of Child Weight: A Concept Analysis, Nicole Mareno
Nicole Mareno
Aim
This article is a report of an analysis of the concept of parental perception of child weight.
Background
Perception is commonly studied, but lacks a strong conceptual definition. Concept analysis is important in providing a conceptual definition of parental perception of child weight.
Design
Rodgers's evolutionary view of concept analysis guided this enquiry.
Data sources
A search of multiple nursing and social sciences databases was undertaken, including CINAHL, Academic Search Complete, Science Direct, ProQuest, PsychINFO, Medline and SocINDEX.
Review methods
Data from 2000–2012 related to the concept of interest were reviewed. Fifty-eight articles meeting the inclusion criteria were included. …
Family-Based Weight Management With Latino Mothers And Children, Kathy James, Cynthia Connelly, Elaine Rutkowski, Darlene Mcpherson, Luz Garcia, Nicole Mareno, Dorothy Zirkle
Family-Based Weight Management With Latino Mothers And Children, Kathy James, Cynthia Connelly, Elaine Rutkowski, Darlene Mcpherson, Luz Garcia, Nicole Mareno, Dorothy Zirkle
Nicole Mareno
PURPOSE. This paper aims to design a culturally appropriate weight management intervention for high-risk Latino families and to examine the feasibility of recruiting program participants.
DESIGN AND METHODS. A descriptive design using qualitative and quantitative data collected during preliminary phases of an ongoing intervention study.
RESULTS. From the preliminary works, a curriculum was revised for Latino families who have overweight children. The curriculum was modified to include suggestions from the focus groups, including helping mothers set limits with their children and make the transition to lighter foods and a more active family life.
PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS. The information will aid professionals …