Authoritative Feeding Behaviors to Reduce Child BMI through Online Interventions

Authors

Marilyn Frenn, Marquette UniversityFollow
Jessica E. Pruszynski, Medical College of Wisconsin
Holly Felzer, Columbia College of Nursing
Jiannan Zhang, Marquette University

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

9 p.

Publication Date

1-2013

Publisher

Wiley

Source Publication

Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing

Source ISSN

1539-0136

Original Item ID

doi: 10.1111/jspn.12008

Abstract

Purpose.

The purpose of the study was to examine the feasibility and initial efficacies of parent- and/or child-focused online interventions and variables correlated with child body mass index percentile change.

Design and Methods.

A feasibility and cluster randomized controlled pilot study was used.

Results.

Recruitment was more effective at parent–teacher conferences compared with when materials were sent home with fifth- to eighth-grade culturally diverse students. Retention was 90% for students and 62–74% for parents. Authoritative parent feeding behaviors were associated with lower child body mass index. A larger study is warranted.

Practice Implications.

Online approaches may provide a feasible option for childhood obesity prevention and amelioration.

Comments

Accepted version. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, Vol. 18, No. 1 (January 2013): 65-77. DOI. © Wiley. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Frenn, Marilyn; Pruszynski, Jessica E.; Felzer, Holly; and Zhang, Jiannan, "Authoritative Feeding Behaviors to Reduce Child BMI through Online Interventions" (2013). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 311.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/311