An Internet Obesity Prevention Program for Adolescents

Whittemore, Robin; Jeon, Sangchoon; Grey, Margaret

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2012.07.014

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“…Details of the study methods, design, implementation, and the primary study results have been described in greater detail elsewhere (Whitte-more, Jeon, & Grey, 2013; Whitte-more, Chao et al, 2013). In brief, a convenience sample of adolescents between the ages of 14 and 17 years (Grades 9 to 11) was recruited from classrooms in three high schools in or near New Haven, Connecticut, between October 2010 and January 2011.…”

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Weight Status, Gender, and Race/Ethnicity

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et al. 2014

The Journal of School Nursing

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Healthy behaviors including limited screen time (ST), high physical activity (PA), and adequate fruits and vegetables consumption (FV) are recommended for adolescents, but it is unclear how gender, race/ethnicity, and weight status relate to these public health guidelines in diverse urban adolescents. Participants (N = 384) were recruited from three public high schools in or near New Haven, Connecticut. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analyses were conducted. Most adolescents exceeded recommended levels of ST (70.5%) and did not meet guidelines for PA (87.2%) and FV (72.6%). Only 3.5% of the sample met all three guidelines. Boys were more likely to meet guidelines for PA (p < .01), while girls were engaged in less ST (p < .001). Black, non-Latinos were less likely to meet PA guidelines (p < .05). There were no significant differences in meeting ST, PA, or FV guidelines by weight status for the overall sample or when stratified by gender or race/ethnicity. We found alarmingly low levels of healthy behaviors in normal weight and overweight/obese adolescents.

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Weight Status, Gender, and Race/Ethnicity

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“…Results of the study have been previously reported. 33 There were no significant differences between programs on health behaviors or BMI; however both groups had a significant improvement in eating behaviors, physical activity, and self-efficacy, with a significant decrease in sedentary behavior over 6 months.…”

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“…Details about this trial have been published previously. 33 In brief, 1 program (HEALTH[e]TEEN) provided interactive education (8 lessons) and behavioral support on healthy eating and physical activity to reduce overweight and obesity in adolescents (active control group). The other program [HEALTH[e]TEEN + coping skills training (CST)] was identical to the HEALTH[e]TEEN program with the addition of 4 lessons on coping skills to address the psychosocial challenges of healthy eating and physical activity.…”

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Implementation of a School-based Internet Obesity Prevention Program for Adolescents

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et al. 2013

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

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Objective To evaluate the reach, adoption, and implementation of HEALTH[e]TEEN, a school-based Internet obesity prevention program, and examine differences in student participation and satisfaction by school, gender, age, and race/ethnicity. Design Mixed methods, clinical trial of HEALTH[e]TEEN. Setting 3 Public high schools in Connecticut. Participants 384 adolescents, 8 teachers. Intervention(s) HEALTH[e]TEEN vs. HEALTH[e]TEEN + coping skills training. Main Outcome Measure(s) Demographic and state-available data, measurements of student satisfaction and participation, interviews with school administrators and teachers. Analysis Mixed and logistic models, content analysis. Results The sample (n=384) was diverse (35% White), with a mean age of 15.3 years, and mean BMI of 24.7 kg/m2. Student participation (83% of lessons completed) and satisfaction (mean 3.6 out of 5) was high. Schools implementing the program in class had higher satisfaction and participation compared to schools that implemented the program as homework (P=<.001, <.001). Girls had higher satisfaction and participation compared to boys (P=.02, .03). Younger students had higher participation compared to older students but no difference in satisfaction was noted (P=.03). Conclusions and Implications Two school-based Internet programs to decrease obesity reached diverse adolescents, and were adopted and implemented with high student satisfaction and participation. Implementation of the intervention was influenced by setting (classroom vs. homework), teacher characteristics, student age and gender.

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“…Internet-based obesity prevention programs for teenage girls showed significant improvement over six months in breakfast habits, reduction of junk food consumption, and better exercise and other eating habits. (Whittemore et al, 2013). Interventions with a clear goal setting, self-monitoring, health coaching, social networking, and lessons about nutrition, metabolism, portion control, and physical activity components have improved health outcomes.…”

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