An assessment of school kiosks in Chimbote (Peru) to curb obesity

Arhuis-Inca, Wendy; Bazalar-Palacios, Janina

doi:10.5867/medwave.2019.10.7734

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“…It has been found that HCPs often have minimal success managing childhood obesity despite adherence to guidelines, so studies recommend additional interventions in the wider community, such as in schools [ 39 , 40 ]. Indeed, in 2013 Peru’s Ministry of Health implemented healthy school kiosks, as noted by a few participants, although the efficacy of these remain unclear [ 41 – 43 ]. Some participants did suggest greater collaboration with educational institutions which they felt were effective places to disseminate information.…”

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Healthcare professionals’ perceptions of childhood obesity in Iquitos, Peru: a qualitative study

Lai

Clarke

Wildt

et al. 2022

BMC Health Serv Res

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Background Childhood obesity is an urgent worldwide concern associated with increased morbidity in adulthood. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) are well placed to influence childhood obesity trends and implement interventions. English-language studies regarding HCPs’ perceptions of childhood obesity are limited to high-income countries. Peru is an upper-middle-income country with regional disparities in childhood obesity prevalence. This qualitative study aims to explore HCPs’ perceptions of childhood obesity in Iquitos, Peru, where prevalence is relatively low. Methods Twenty-one HCPs with child healthcare experience were purposively recruited from two primary healthcare centres. Semi-structured, individual interviews were conducted with a translator and audio recorded. Transcribed data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results Eight themes were identified and divided into four categories: (1) HCPs’ perceptions and attitudes towards childhood obesity (level of concern regarding childhood obesity, perceived consequences of childhood obesity); (2) Factors which HCPs perceive to be important in the development of childhood obesity (parental factors, contextual factors); (3) HCPs’ perceptions of their role in childhood obesity prevention and management (educating parents about childhood obesity, regular monitoring of child growth); and (4) Barriers and facilitators in childhood obesity prevention and management (in healthcare, in schools). Conclusions HCPs had a low level of concern regarding childhood obesity in Iquitos and prioritised undernutrition. Parental factors were perceived to be the most influential in the development of childhood obesity. HCPs perceived themselves to have minimal influence due to prevailing positive views of excess weight and difficulties engaging parents. Educating parents about childhood obesity was felt to be essential to prevention and management although regular monitoring of child growth and home healthcare visits were viewed as useful additional measures. This study can help to inform the development of targeted public health strategies which are sensitive to local contexts and could prevent the upward childhood obesity trends evident elsewhere in Peru.

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Healthcare professionals’ perceptions of childhood obesity in Iquitos, Peru: a qualitative study

Lai

Clarke

Wildt

et al. 2022

BMC Health Serv Res

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“…It has been found that HCPs often have minimal success managing childhood obesity despite adherence to guidelines, so studies recommend additional interventions in the wider community, such as in schools [38,39]. Indeed, in 2013 Peru's Ministry of Health implemented healthy school kiosks, as noted by a few participants, although the e cacy of these remain unclear [40][41][42]. Some participants did suggest greater collaboration with educational institutions which they felt were effective places to disseminate information.…”

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Healthcare Professionals’ Perceptions of Childhood Obesity in Iquitos, Peru: A Qualitative Study

Lai

Clarke

Wildt

et al. 2021

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Background: Childhood obesity is an urgent worldwide concern associated with increased morbidity in adulthood. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) are well placed to influence childhood obesity trends and implement interventions. English-language studies regarding HCPs’ perceptions of childhood obesity are limited to high-income countries. Peru is an upper-middle-income country with regional disparities in childhood obesity prevalence. This qualitative study aims to explore HCPs’ perceptions of childhood obesity in Iquitos, Peru, where prevalence is relatively low.Methods: Twenty-one HCPs with child healthcare experience were purposively recruited from two primary healthcare centres. Semi-structured, individual interviews were conducted with a translator and audio recorded. Transcribed data were analysed using thematic analysis.Results: Eight themes were identified and divided into four categories: (1) HCPs’ perceptions and attitudes towards childhood obesity (level of concern regarding childhood obesity, perceived consequences of childhood obesity); (2) Factors which HCPs perceive to be important in the development of childhood obesity (parental factors, contextual factors); (3) HCPs’ perceptions of their role in childhood obesity prevention and management (educating parents about childhood obesity, regular monitoring of child growth); and (4) Barriers and facilitators in childhood obesity prevention and management (in healthcare, in schools). Conclusions: HCPs had a low level of concern regarding childhood obesity in Iquitos and prioritised undernutrition. Parental factors were perceived to be the most influential in the development of childhood obesity. HCPs perceived themselves to have minimal influence due to prevailing positive views of excess weight and difficulties engaging parents. Educating parents about childhood obesity was felt to be essential to prevention and management although regular monitoring of child growth and home healthcare visits were viewed as useful additional measures. This study can help to inform the development of targeted public health strategies which are sensitive to local contexts and could prevent the upward childhood obesity trends evident elsewhere in Peru.

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An assessment of school kiosks in Chimbote (Peru) to curb obesity

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Healthcare professionals’ perceptions of childhood obesity in Iquitos, Peru: a qualitative study

Healthcare professionals’ perceptions of childhood obesity in Iquitos, Peru: a qualitative study

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