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Qasem, Lena. Effect of an obesity prevention program on lifestyle behaviors in Arab American children. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-8js8-cd43

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TitleEffect of an obesity prevention program on lifestyle behaviors in Arab American children
NameQasem, Lena (author); Holly, Cheryl (chair); Rutgers University; School of Nursing - RBHS
Date Created2021
Other Date2021-05 (degree)
SubjectPediatric Nurse Practitioner, Obesity in children -- Prevention
Extent1 online resource (69 pages) : illustrations
DescriptionChildhood obesity is a prevalent dilemma in the United States. Childhood obesity can lead to emotional, social, and health problems, which may raise significant concerns for future generations. These health consequences include chronic illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders, and specific types of cancer. To prevent childhood obesity, it is essential to implement obesity prevention programs for children.

Purpose of the project: The purpose of this project was to implement a childhood obesity program, Just for Kids!, to prevent children from developing unhealthy behaviors, as well as develop healthy ones, from a young age. The aim of this project was to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors, including a healthy diet and adequate physical activity, in children.

Methodology: The project used a pre- and post-test one group interventional design. The design assessed the effectiveness of the intervention, a childhood obesity prevention program, with questionnaires that were administered to the participants before and after the implementation of the program. Quantitative data analysis of the pre and post questionnaires was completed with the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). A paired-sample t-test was used to compare pre- to post-intervention changes in dietary choices and physical activity levels. A significance level of 0.05 was used in analyzing these data.

Results: There was a statistical significance between pre-nutrition and post-nutrition interventions, but not statistical significance between pre-physical activity and post-physical activity interventions.

Implications for practice: Although the results did not show improved behavior in physical activity, the program may have had a positive impact on improving knowledge about physical activity.
NoteDNP
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Genretheses, ETD doctoral
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-8js8-cd43
LanguageEnglish
CollectionSchool of Nursing (RBHS) DNP Projects
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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