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Nunes MA, Melnyk BM, Almeida S, Cardoso A, Vieira M. Psychometric Properties of the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale in Portuguese Pregnant Women. West J Nurs Res 2024; 46:428-435. [PMID: 38616562 PMCID: PMC11088217 DOI: 10.1177/01939459241245217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Pregnancy provides a privileged and opportune moment to implement interventions promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors and significantly improving perinatal outcomes. The Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale (HLBES) can be used to assess health promoting behaviors, such as diet, physical activity, and mental health. PURPOSE This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the HLBES in Portuguese pregnant women. METHODS A methodological study was conducted on a convenience sample of 192 pregnant women receiving prenatal care. After cross-cultural adaptation, an exploratory factor analysis and internal consistency assessment were carried out to evaluate the psychometric properties of the scale. Data collected included the Healthy Lifestyle Beliefs Scale to assess the HLBES' criterion validity. RESULTS Exploratory factor analysis with Varimax rotation yielded 2 subscales that explained 45.23% of the total variance. The scale revealed an overall internal consistency of 0.78 and a good criterion validity with the Healthy Lifestyle Beliefs Scale (r = 0.65, P < .01). CONCLUSION Our results suggest that the HLBES is an instrument for reporting healthy lifestyle behaviors in Portuguese pregnant women; however, further studies are recommended. This scale can be used to not only describe healthy lifestyle behaviors in pregnant women but also to determine the effects of health promoting interventions.
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- Maria Arminda Nunes
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto, Portugal
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- College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto, Portugal
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Spratling R, Ali SZ, Faulkner MS, Feinberg I, Hayat MJ. Enhancing caregivers self-management for their children who require medical technology: A feasibility study for the COPE-STAR intervention. J Pediatr Nurs 2024; 75:23-30. [PMID: 38096760 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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PURPOSE To test feasibility of the Creating Opportunities for Personal Empowerment: Symptom and Technology Management Resources intervention for caregivers of children who require medical technologies of tracheostomies and feeding tubes. DESIGN AND METHODS Quasi-experimental one group design with measures at baseline and at 4 weeks. Intervention feasibility was tested from August 2019-June 2021, including recruitment, retention, and adherence, and caregiver satisfaction. Caregiver and child characteristics and outcomes were assessed. RESULTS Caregivers were enrolled (n = 22) and completed (n = 16) the study. Caregivers were primarily female (n = 21), were predominately Caucasian (n = 14, 64%) followed by African-American (n = 8, 36%), and Non-Hispanic/Latino (n = 18, 82%). Feasibility indicators of recruitment (92%), retention (73%), and adherence (100%) were satisfactory. Outcome measures of management of child's chronic condition, caregiver beliefs about managing their child's symptoms and medical technology, anxiety, and depressive symptoms remained stable. Caregivers agreed that the intervention was useful, easy to use, and acceptable, and had positive feedback. CONCLUSIONS This is a feasible and acceptable intervention. With further development and efficacy testing, the intervention has potential for use and expansion to a larger population of caregivers of children who require medical technology. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Children who require medical technology have multiple complex chronic conditions and complex care needs at home. This intensive and focused care is provided by informal caregivers who need education and resources for their child's care. This intervention addressed caregiver management of common symptoms and medical technologies of children in the home setting.
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- Regena Spratling
- Professor, School of Nursing, Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions, Georgia State University, 140 Decatur Street, Urban Life Building Room 950, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA.
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Adjunct Professor, School of Nursing, Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions, Georgia State University, USA.
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- Associate Director, Adult Literacy Research Center, College of Education and Human Development, Georgia State University, USA.
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- Chair & Professor of Biostatistics, Department of Population Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing & Health Professions (Joint), Georgia State University, USA.
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Nunes MA, Almeida S, Cardoso A, Vieira M, Melnyk BM. Healthy Lifestyle Beliefs Scale: Psychometric properties in Portuguese pregnant women. Res Nurs Health 2023; 46:538-545. [PMID: 37365383 DOI: 10.1002/nur.22329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Healthy lifestyle during pregnancy influences the pregnant woman's and child's physical and mental health, impacting perinatal outcomes. Healthy lifestyle beliefs are predictors of lifestyle behaviors, requiring a valid and reliable instrument to assess them during prenatal care. The 16-item Healthy Lifestyle Belief Scale (HLBS) measures a person's beliefs about their ability to live a healthy lifestyle. This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of a Portuguese version of the HLBS among pregnant women. A methodological study was developed in two phases: cross-cultural adaptation and evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Portuguese version in a nonprobability sample of 192 Portuguese pregnant women. The exploratory factor analysis suggested three subscales, which explained 53.8% of the total variance. Cronbach's α was 0.83 for the overall scale and for the subscales ranged between 0.71 and 0.81. The HLBS is a reliable and valid instrument to assist health professionals in assessing the ability of Portuguese pregnant women to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Assessing healthy lifestyle beliefs potentially contributes to the development of health behavior interventions in pregnant women and consequently improves perinatal outcomes through evidence-based practices.
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- Maria A Nunes
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto, Portugal
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- College of Nursing, Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Fruh S, Williams S, Hayes K, Hauff C, Hudson GM, Sittig S, Graves RJ, Hall H, Barinas J. A practical approach to obesity prevention: Healthy home habits. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract 2021; 33:1055-1065. [PMID: 33534281 PMCID: PMC8313625 DOI: 10.1097/jxx.0000000000000556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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ABSTRACT Families have the potential to foster a healthy home environment aimed at reducing the risk of overweight and obesity. Establishing habits associated with reduced risk of obesity and overweight early in childhood can have lasting effects into adulthood. Nurse practitioners can encourage families to participate in healthy habits by addressing areas of growth for obesity prevention within the home. A review of the most recent literature, approximately over the past decade, was used to provide a consolidated source of reference for healthy home habits for the nurse practitioner. The search included terms such as "obesity," "overweight," "healthy habits," "physical activity," "obesogenic behaviors," "family meals," "screen time," "depression," "sugary beverages," and "portion sizes." The information was synthesized into three content areas: nutrition and consumption, patterns of activity, and stress within the home. Establishing healthy habits early in life can protect against the development of overweight and obesity. Nurse practitioners can serve a vital role in the prevention of pediatric, adolescent, and adult obesity. Equipped with the unique role of assisting those from a diverse patient base, nurse practitioners can inform patients how to improve healthy habits to decrease the likelihood of obesity or overweight. Encouraging behavior change related to the healthy habits associated with the prevention of overweight and obesity can have a long-term impact on the health of an entire family.
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- Sharon Fruh
- Research, Evaluation, and Development, College of Nursing, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama
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- College of Nursing, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama
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- Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Sport, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama
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- Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Sport, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama
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- Department of Information Systems and Technology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama
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- Special Projects and Evaluation, College of Nursing, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama
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- College of Nursing, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama
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- Combined-Integrated Clinical & Counseling Psychology Program, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama
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Karimy M, Armoon B, Fayazi N, Koohestani HR. A Study on the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Iranian Mothers towards Childhood Obesity. Obes Facts 2019; 12:669-677. [PMID: 31842015 PMCID: PMC6940447 DOI: 10.1159/000492795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2018] [Accepted: 08/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES In the recent decades, a dramatic increase in childhood obesity is one of the main public health problems. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of Iranian mothers towards childhood obesity. METHODS This cross-sectional descriptive research was conducted on KAP of 432 mothers and their children aged 6-7 years (214 boys and 218 girls) who were referred to the Zarandieh health centers, Iran, in 2017. The participants were selected via multistage random sampling. Demographic and KAP data were obtained by self-report using standard questionnaires. The weight and height of the subjects were measured according to standard methods and body mass index was calculated. Data were analyzed by inferential statistics using SPSS18 software. RESULTS The prevalence of obesity (OB) was 11.5% in boys and 7% in girls. The mean score for attitude for mothers with normal-weight children was higher than for mothers with obese children. Food habits like consumption of breakfast, having fast food at least twice a week, and eating in front of TV were associated with OB. Physical activity habits like duration of TV watching/computer games/sleep and regular physical exercise were associated with OB. CONCLUSIONS This study identified the importance of educating Iranian mothers to change of lifestyle (eating and physical activity habits) and attitudes towards weight control in their children. Therefore, it seems that these results may be valuable in the development of educational programs and strategies for the prevention of childhood obesity.
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- Mahmood Karimy
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran,
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran
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Chu JTW, Wadham A, Jiang Y, Whittaker R, Stasiak K, Shepherd M, Bullen C. Development of MyTeen Text Messaging Program to Support Parents of Adolescents: Qualitative Study. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2019; 7:e15664. [PMID: 31746767 PMCID: PMC6893562 DOI: 10.2196/15664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2019] [Revised: 08/30/2019] [Accepted: 09/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Parents play an important role in the lives of adolescents, and supporting and addressing the needs of families continue to be the focus of many researchers and policy makers. Mobile health interventions have great potential for supporting parents at a population level because of their broad reach and convenience. However, limited evidence exists for such interventions for parents of adolescents. This study reports on the formative work conducted with parents and/or primary caregivers to identify their needs and preferences for the development of MyTeen—an SMS text messaging program on promoting parental competence and mental health literacy for parents of adolescents (aged 10-15 years). Objective The aim of this qualitative study was to explore parents and/or primary caregivers’ perspectives around youth well-being, parenting, and parenting support and their input on the development of MyTeen SMS text messaging parenting intervention. Methods A total of 5 focus groups (n=45) were conducted with parents or primary caregivers of adolescents aged 10 to 15 years between October and December 2017 in New Zealand. A semistructured interview guideline and prompts were used. Data were audiotaped, transcribed, and analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. Results Participants were concerned about youth mental health (ie, stigma and increasing demand on adolescents), and a number of parenting challenges (ie, social expectations, time, impact of technology, changes in family communication pattern, and recognizing and talking about mental health issues) were noted. Importantly, participants reported the lack of services and support available for families, and many were not aware of services for parents themselves. A number of recommendations were given on the style, content, and frequency of developing the text messaging program. Conclusions Findings from this qualitative work informed the development of MyTeen, an SMS text messaging program designed to increase parental competence and improve mental health literacy for parents of adolescents.
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- Joanna Ting Wai Chu
- National Institute for Health Innovation, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- National Institute for Health Innovation, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- National Institute for Health Innovation, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- National Institute for Health Innovation, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- National Institute for Health Innovation, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Innella N, Jameson BE. Interventions that impact weight status in Hispanic preschool children. Public Health Nurs 2019; 37:25-38. [PMID: 31633235 DOI: 10.1111/phn.12677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2019] [Revised: 09/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The objectives of this systematic review of literature include: (a) describe the intervention strategies; (b) examine the outcomes as they pertain to the child (individual level), families (interpersonal level), and community or culture (organizational level); and (c) develop a foundation of interventional approaches that specifically target obesogenic behaviors in Hispanic preschool-aged children. DESIGN A systematic review of literature was performed. The theoretical framework was the Socioecological Model. SAMPLE Twenty-four total articles were used for this review. MEASUREMENTS The method used was the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. RESULTS Of the 24 studies reviewed, 36% focused on the individual, 56% were interpersonal (focused on parents), and 9% focused on the organizational level. CONCLUSION Interventions that are culturally competent, directed at families, and include healthy dietary intake along with a physical activity component are most effective at lowering obesity in Hispanic preschool children.
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Spratling R, Spezia Faulkner M, Feinberg I, Hayat MJ. Creating opportunities for personal empowerment: Symptom and technology management resources (COPE-STAR) for caregivers of children who require medical technology. J Adv Nurs 2019; 76:347-355. [PMID: 31612518 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2019] [Revised: 09/27/2019] [Accepted: 10/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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AIM This research protocol addresses the development of web-based modules for the 'creating opportunities for personal empowerment: symptom and technology management resources' intervention with caregivers of children who require medical technology. The commonly experienced symptoms of fever and increased respiratory symptoms (coughing, wheezing, increased secretions), and the care of technologies (tracheostomy tubes, respiratory equipment and feeding tubes) are addressed in this nurse-led and nurse-developed intervention. DESIGN The purpose of this study was to develop web-based intervention modules and obtain review by expert and caregiver reviewers using a systematic, structured process and form. METHODS The intervention includes evidenced-based, theory-based, modules that address the child's most common emotions and behavioural responses with the management of their symptoms and technologies using a web-based format. To establish fidelity of the intervention, expert and caregiver reviewers (e.g. caregivers of children with multiple complex chronic illnesses and technologies) will review the modules that will then be refined prior to feasibility testing. Funding for the study began in July 2018. DISCUSSION The intervention development led by nurses entails an evidence-based literature review; development of scripts with appropriate health literacy level; and content by experts, photography, and videography; production of video modules and creation of a website for modules. IMPACT This nursing intervention addresses the educational needs and skills considered essential and most applicable to caregivers of children who require medical technology to improve self-management of their child's symptoms and technology in the home setting. The information obtained from this study will be valuable to nursing, other healthcare providers and healthcare systems in planning and implementing programs and services for these children and for nurse researchers designing intervention studies for children with multiple complex chronic illnesses. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study is not designated as a clinical trial per NIH/NINR study and grant proposal guidelines.
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- Regena Spratling
- School of Nursing, Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- School of Nursing, Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Adult Literacy Research Center, College of Education and Human Development, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Biostatistics, Department of Population Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing & Health Professions (Joint), Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Ek A, Delisle Nyström C, Chirita-Emandi A, Tur JA, Nordin K, Bouzas C, Argelich E, Martínez JA, Frost G, Garcia-Perez I, Saez M, Paul C, Löf M, Nowicka P. A randomized controlled trial for overweight and obesity in preschoolers: the More and Less Europe study - an intervention within the STOP project. BMC Public Health 2019; 19:945. [PMID: 31307412 PMCID: PMC6631737 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7161-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2019] [Accepted: 06/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Childhood overweight and obesity is a serious public health issue with an increase being observed in preschool-aged children. Treating childhood obesity is difficult and few countries use standardized treatments. Therefore, there is a need to find effective approaches that are feasible for both health care providers and families. Thus, the overall aim of this study is to assess the acceptance and effectiveness of a parent support program (the More and Less, ML) for the management of overweight and obesity followed by a mobile health (mHealth) program (the MINISTOP application) in a socially diverse population of families. Methods/design A two-arm, parallel design randomized controlled trial in 300 2-to 6-year-old children with overweight and obesity from Romania, Spain and Sweden (n = 100 from each). Following baseline assessments children are randomized into the intervention or control group in a 1:1 ratio. The intervention, the ML program, consists of 10-weekly group sessions which focus on evidence-based parenting practices, followed by the previously validated MINISTOP application for 6-months to support healthy eating and physical activity behaviors. The primary outcome is change in body mass index (BMI) z-score after 9-months and secondary outcomes include: waist circumference, eating behavior (Child Eating Behavior Questionnaire), parenting behavior (Comprehensive Feeding Practices Questionnaire), physical activity (ActiGraph wGT3x-BT), dietary patterns (based on metabolic markers from urine and 24 h dietary recalls), epigenetic and gut hormones (fasting blood samples), and the overall acceptance of the overweight and obesity management in young children (semi-structured interviews). Outcomes are measured at baseline and after: 10-weeks (only BMI z-score, waist circumference), 9-months (all outcomes), 15- and 21-months (all outcomes except physical activity, dietary patterns, epigenetics and gut hormones) post-baseline. Discussion This study will evaluate a parent support program for weight management in young children in three European countries. To boost the effect of the ML program the families will be supported by an app for 6-months. If the program is found to be effective, it has the potential to be implemented into routine care to reduce overweight and obesity in young children and the app could prove to be a viable option for sustained effects of the care provided. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03800823; 11 Jan 2019.
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- Anna Ek
- Division of Pediatrics, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Genetics Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", Timisoara, Romania.,"Louis Turcanu" Clinical Emergency Hospital for Children, Timisoara, Romania
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- Research Group on Community Nutrition & Oxidative Stress, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.,CIBER of Physiology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN), Instituto Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Division of Pediatrics, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Research Group on Community Nutrition & Oxidative Stress, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.,CIBER of Physiology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN), Instituto Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Research Group on Community Nutrition & Oxidative Stress, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.,CIBER of Physiology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN), Instituto Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- CIBER of Physiology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN), Instituto Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.,Department of Nutrition, Food Science, and Physiology, Centre for Nutrition Research, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.,IMDEA Food Precision Nutrition, Madrid, Spain
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- Section for Nutrition Research, Department of Medicine, Imperial College London, Hammersmith Campus, London, UK
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- Division of Systems and Digestive Medicine, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, UK
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- Research Group on Statistics, Econometrics and Health (GRECS), University of Girona, Campus de Montilivi, Girona, Spain.,CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Instituto Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Pediatrics Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", Timisoara, Romania.,2nd Pediatrics Clinic, Clinical Emergency County Hospital Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Division of Pediatrics, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Food Studies, Nutrition, and Dietetics, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Armoon B, Karimy M. Epidemiology of childhood overweight, obesity and their related factors in a sample of preschool children from Central Iran. BMC Pediatr 2019; 19:159. [PMID: 31109318 PMCID: PMC6526611 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-019-1540-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2018] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Childhood overweight and obesity are strongly associated with the psychological and physical health of those for the duration of the lifetime. The purpose of this study was to assess the epidemiology of childhood overweight and obesity and their related factors in Zarandieh city, of Iran, in 2017. METHODS In a cross-sectional study, 572 preschool-mother dyads from primary care Clinics were selected by multi-stage sampling method. BMI of the children and mothers were calculated using standard method and the demographic, children nutrition and physical activity habits; the mothers perceived threat toward obesity, and their life style data were collected by self-report questionnaires for the literate mothers and interviewing for illiterate mothers. RESULT The prevalence of overweight and obesity in mothers was 30.8 and 20.3% respectively. This rate in children was 15.5 and 9.9% respectively. The multiple logistic regression analysis showed that variables of mother's BMI, Birth weight, Mother's employment, watching TV > 2 h/day, Computer games> 2 h/day and daily breakfast eating (≥4/week), perceived threat, health responsibility, stress management, physical activity, and healthy eating were the significant predictors of the child's BMI respectively. CONCLUSIONS Our results indicated that the prevalence of overweight and obesity are high in preschool children and their mothers. It seems that necessary to have suitable intervention programs to help mothers understand the serious risk of childhood obesity and the importance of creating a healthy lifestyle by them in childhood.
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- Bahram Armoon
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Tehran-Saveh freeway, Keveh Industrial Estate Company, Saveh, Postcode: 3914334911, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Tehran-Saveh freeway, Keveh Industrial Estate Company, Saveh, Postcode: 3914334911, Iran.
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Seyyedi N, Rahimi B, Farrokh Eslamlou HR, Timpka T, Lotfnezhad Afshar H. Mobile phone applications to overcome malnutrition among preschoolers: a systematic review. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2019; 19:83. [PMID: 30953497 PMCID: PMC6451239 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-019-0803-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Background Malnutrition is one of the most important reasons for child mortality in developing countries, especially during the first 5 years of life. We set out to systematically review evaluations of interventions that use mobile phone applications to overcome malnutrition among preschoolers. Methods The review was conducted and reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses: the PRISMA statement. To be eligible, the study had to have evaluated mobile phone interventions to increase nutrition knowledge or enhance behavior related to nutrition in order to cope with malnutrition (under nutrition or overweight) in preschoolers. Articles addressing other research topics, older children or adults, review papers, theoretical and conceptual articles, editorials, and letters were excluded. The PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus databases covering both medical and technical literature were searched for studies addressing preschoolers’ malnutrition using mobile technology. Results Seven articles were identified that fulfilled the review criteria. The studies reported in the main positive signals concerning the acceptance of mobile phone based nutritional interventions addressing preschoolers. Important infrastructural and technical limitations to implement mHealth in low and middle income countries (LMICs) were also communicated, ranging from low network capacity and low access to mobile phones to specific technical barriers. Only one study was identified evaluating primary anthropometric outcomes. Conclusions The review findings indicated a need for more controlled evaluations using anthropometric primary endpoints and put relevance to the suggestion that cooperation between government organizations, academia, and industry is necessary to provide sufficient infrastructure support for mHealth use against malnutrition in LMICs.
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- Navisa Seyyedi
- Student Research Committee, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.,Department of Health Information Technology, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Nazloo Campus, Sero Road, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Health Information Technology, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Nazloo Campus, Sero Road, Urmia, Iran.
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- Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Linköping University, Linkoping, Sweden.,Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linkoping, Sweden
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- Department of Health Information Technology, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Nazloo Campus, Sero Road, Urmia, Iran
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Lindsay AC, Wasserman M, Muñoz MA, Wallington SF, Greaney ML. Examining Influences of Parenting Styles and Practices on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors in Latino Children in the United States: Integrative Review. JMIR Public Health Surveill 2018; 4:e14. [PMID: 29382629 PMCID: PMC5811651 DOI: 10.2196/publichealth.8159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2017] [Revised: 10/26/2017] [Accepted: 11/16/2017] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Research indicates that parents influence their children's physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviors (SB) through their parenting styles and practices. OBJECTIVE The objectives of this paper were to evaluate existing research examining the associations between parenting styles, parenting practices, and PA and SB among Latino children aged between 2 and 12 years, highlight limitations of the existing research, and generate suggestions for future research. METHODS The method of this integrative review was informed by methods developed by Whittemore and Knafl, which allow for the inclusion of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses guidelines, five electronic academic databases (PubMed, SPORTDiscus, PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, and CINAHL) were searched for peer-reviewed, full-text papers published in English. Of the 641 unique citations identified, 67 full-text papers were retrieved, and 16 were selected for review. RESULTS The majority of the 16 reviewed studies were conducted with predominantly Mexican American or Mexican immigrant samples, and only 1 study examined the association between parenting styles and Latino children's PA and SB. Most (n=15) reviewed studies assessed the influence of parenting practices on children's PA and SB, and they provide good evidence that parenting practices such as offering verbal encouragement, prompting the child to be physically active, providing logistic support, engaging and being involved in PA, monitoring, and offering reinforcement and rewards encourage, facilitate, or increase children's PA. The examined studies also provide evidence that parenting practices, such as setting rules and implementing PA restrictions due to safety concerns, weather, and using psychological control discourage, hinder, or decrease children's PA. CONCLUSIONS Because this review found a very small number of studies examining the relationship between parenting styles and Latino children's PA and SB, additional research is needed. Given that the majority of reviewed studies were conducted with predominantly Mexican American or Mexican immigrant samples, additional research examining parenting styles, parenting practices, and PA and SB among multiethnic Latino groups is needed to design interventions tailored to the needs of this ethnically diverse population group.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ana Cristina Lindsay
- Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA, United States.,Department of Nutrition, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA, United States
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- Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University Medical Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, United States
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, United States
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Tripicchio GL, Ammerman AS, Neshteruk C, Faith MS, Dean K, Befort C, Ward DS, Truesdale KP, Burger KS, Davis A. Technology Components as Adjuncts to Family-Based Pediatric Obesity Treatment in Low-Income Minority Youth. Child Obes 2017; 13:433-442. [PMID: 28727927 PMCID: PMC6913110 DOI: 10.1089/chi.2017.0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Strategies to treat pediatric obesity are needed, especially among high-need populations. Technology is an innovative approach; however, data on technology as adjuncts to in-person treatment programs are limited. METHODS A total of 64 children [body mass index (BMI) ≥85th percentile, mean age = 9.6 ± 3.1 years, 32.8% female, 84.4% Hispanic] were recruited to participate in one of three cohorts of a family-based behavioral group (FBBG) treatment program: FBBG only, TECH1, and TECH2. Rolling, nonrandomized recruitment was used to enroll participants into three cohorts from May 2014 to February 2015. FBBG began in May 2014 and received the standard, in-person 12-week treatment only (n = 21); TECH1 began in September 2014 and received FBBG plus a digital tablet equipped with a fitness app (FITNET) (n = 20); TECH2 began in February 2015 and received FBBG and FITNET, plus five individually tailored TeleMed health-coaching sessions delivered via Skype (n = 23). Child BMI z-score (BMI-z) was assessed at baseline and postintervention. Secondary aims examined weekly FBBG attendance, feasibility/acceptability of FITNET and Skype, and the effect of technology engagement on BMI-z. RESULTS FBBG and TECH1 participants did not show significant reductions in BMI-z postintervention [FBBG: β = -0.05(0.04), p = 0.25; TECH1: β = -0.006(0.06), p = 0.92], but TECH2 participants did [β = -0.09(0.02), p < 0.001] and TeleMed session participation was significantly associated with BMI-z reduction [β = -0.04(0.01), p = 0.01]. FITNET use and FBBG attendance were not associated with BMI-z in any cohort. Overall, participants rated the technology as highly acceptable. CONCLUSIONS Technology adjuncts are feasible, used by hard-to-reach participants, and show promise for improving child weight status in obesity treatment programs.
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- Gina L. Tripicchio
- Department of Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC.,Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC.,Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC.,Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Counseling, School, and Educational Psychology, University at Buffalo-SUNY, Buffalo, NY
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- Center for Children's Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition, Kansas City, MD.,Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MD
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- Preventive Medicine & Public Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
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- Department of Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC.,Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Center for Children's Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition, Kansas City, MD.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
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Wilson M, Ramsay S, Young KJ. Engaging Overweight Adolescents in a Health and Fitness Program Using Wearable Activity Trackers. J Pediatr Health Care 2017; 31:e25-e34. [PMID: 28501356 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2017.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2017] [Revised: 03/03/2017] [Accepted: 03/12/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Our objectives were to (a) examine feasibility and receptivity of overweight adolescents joining a community-based group fitness program and (b) test preliminary efficacy of a 12-week pilot intervention designed to promote health, fitness, and self-efficacy for the identified teens. METHODS The 12-week fitness program for overweight adolescents was developed and included planned physical activities, nutrition classes, and goal-setting sessions. A one-group pre-/posttest study design evaluated 20 participants from grades 10 through 12 who enrolled in the program pilot study. Participants were given a wearable activity tracker that captured data using an Internet-based platform. Outcome measures included body mass index, screen time, fitness, and cardiovascular measures. RESULTS A community fitness program for overweight adolescents was successfully implemented. High school students were receptive to the intervention and reported high program satisfaction. Positive effects included measurements of strength, systolic blood pressure, weight, and screen time behaviors. DISCUSSION This study provides evidence to support the feasibility, acceptance, and preliminary effects of the pilot program with overweight adolescents.
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Dobson R, Whittaker R, Murphy R, Khanolkar M, Miller S, Naylor J, Maddison R. The Use of Mobile Health to Deliver Self-Management Support to Young People With Type 1 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Survey. JMIR Diabetes 2017; 2:e4. [PMID: 30291057 PMCID: PMC6238862 DOI: 10.2196/diabetes.7221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2016] [Revised: 01/26/2017] [Accepted: 01/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Young people living with type 1 diabetes face not only the challenges typical of adolescence, but also the challenges of daily management of their health and evolving understanding of the impact of their diagnosis on their future. Adolescence is a critical time for diabetes self-management, with a typical decline in glycemic control increasing risk for microvascular diabetes complications. To improve glycemic control, there is a need for evidence-based self-management support interventions that address the issues pertinent to this population, utilizing platforms that engage them. Increasingly, mobile health (mHealth) interventions are being developed and evaluated for this purpose with some evidence supporting improved glycemic control. A necessary step to enhance effectiveness of such approaches is to understand young people's preferences for this mode of delivery. OBJECTIVE A cross-sectional survey was conducted to investigate the current and perceived roles of mHealth in supporting young people to manage their diabetes. METHODS Young adults (16-24 years) with type 1 diabetes in Auckland, New Zealand, were invited to take part in a survey via letter from their diabetes specialist. RESULTS A total of 115 young adults completed the survey (mean age 19.5 years; male 52/115, 45%; European 89/115, 77%), with all reporting they owned a mobile phone and 96% (110/115) of those were smartphones. However, smartphone apps for diabetes management had been used by only 33% (38/115) of respondents. The most commonly reported reason for not using apps was a lack of awareness that they existed. Although the majority felt they managed their diabetes well, 63% (72/115) reported wanting to learn more about diabetes and how to manage it. A total of 64% (74/115) respondents reported that they would be interested in receiving diabetes self-management support via text message (short message service, SMS). CONCLUSIONS Current engagement with mHealth in this population appears low, although the findings from this study provide support for the use of mHealth in this group because of the ubiquity and convenience of mobile devices. mHealth has potential to provide information and support to this population, utilizing mediums commonplace for this group and with greater reach than traditional methods.
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- Rosie Dobson
- National Institute for Health Innovation, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- National Institute for Health Innovation, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Waitemata District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Auckland District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Waitemata District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Waitemata District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
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- National Institute for Health Innovation, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
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