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African American Fathers' Perceptions of Childhood Overweight

Author : Vanessa Michelle Byrd
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Download or read book African American Fathers' Perceptions of Childhood Overweight written by Vanessa Michelle Byrd and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Childhood overweight/obesity (CHO) is a serious health concern for children and adolescents. Despite increased efforts to prevent CHO, prevalence rates have actually increased. Evidence suggests that parents are critical to successful interventions to reduce CHO among children. While research efforts aimed at parental inclusion have increased, limited research has been conducted to investigate fathers' perception of CHO, or their influences on their children's health. The objective of this two-phase study was to answer three research questions: a) How does the extant literature operationalize African American parental perceptions of childhood overweight/obesity? b) What are African American fathers' perceptions of CHO? and c) How do African American fathers perceive CHO in relation to their own child's weight status? Evidence-based studies reveal that fathers have the potential to play a significant role in CHO prevention. Phase one (literature review) revealed that published studies on parental perception of CHO either exclude fathers, include them only in data collection, and/or report no results specific to paternal perception. Thus, an exploratory qualitative study was needed to explore African American fathers' perceptions of CHO. In phase two (qualitative study), four fathers were interviewed about their perceptions of CHO and how they contextualize this problem. The results indicated fathers believe that weight categories are racially & culturally insensitive and do not account for individual health status or differences in body/bone structure, and that parents with overweight children are financially disadvantaged, irresponsible and overworked. Fathers also indicated that colloquial terms (e.g., chunky, husky, big-boned, thick) were commonly substituted medical definitions for overweight and that child/teen sports participation was motivated by health, as well as non-health related benefits (e.g., competitiveness, educational scholarships). Further, fathers' identification of CHO is subjective and includes visual means and parental assessment of health status (e.g., child mobility/activity levels). Implications of this study are that additional studies are needed to clarify fathers' roles in CHO and that future studies should consider complex familial structures, as well as reframe prevention efforts to focus on optimal child health as opposed to weight labeling and focusing on parents' accuracy in identifying weight categories.

An Evaluation of African American Fathers' Perceptions and Influences on Child Food Choices and Physical Activity Behaviors

Author : Valerie Annette Richardson
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Total Pages : 162 pages
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Book Synopsis An Evaluation of African American Fathers' Perceptions and Influences on Child Food Choices and Physical Activity Behaviors by : Valerie Annette Richardson

Download or read book An Evaluation of African American Fathers' Perceptions and Influences on Child Food Choices and Physical Activity Behaviors written by Valerie Annette Richardson and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Child obesity is affecting children's health nationwide. Rates are highest among African Americans (AA) in the South. Research has explored parents' influence on child eating and activity, but most has reported on mothers' influences. The purpose of this research was to investigate perceptions about AA fathers' influences on their children's eating and physical activity. Using a structured focus group questionnaire based on the parent layer constructs of Birch and Ventura's Ecological Model for Child Overweight (2009), four focus groups were conducted with 28 AA fathers with children 6- to 11- years-old in a rural and an urban church setting in southeast Louisiana. Data was coded using deductive content analysis and a matrix based on model constructs. Most fathers were knowledgeable about healthy eating but indicated that fathers' typical focus in feeding their children was simply making sure they were not hungry. Cultural food preferences influenced rural fathers' diets more than urban, but both groups agreed that their children's diets were more influenced by the fast food environment. Fathers were involved with food shopping, with food preferences, health, and cost affecting their food purchases. Most affirmed providing support for their children's physical activity and monitoring their children's screen time as important. Participants believed that AA fathers intensely influence their children, especially boys, in many aspects of their lives, including eating and physical activity. Fathers stated that study participation made them more aware of their responsibility and potential influences on their children's eating and physical activity habits, and of the importance of role modeling and educating their children about healthy lifestyles, so that their children did not experience the burden of chronic disease typical for their own generation. Findings suggest the relevance of the parent constructs of the Child Overweight Ecological Model to the population of interest and support a body of literature indicating that fathers should be an intervention focus. Future research should explore AA fathers' knowledge and practices related to child feeding, the specific ways in which they provide support for children's activity and monitor sedentary behavior, and ways to support fathers' role modeling of healthy eating and physical activity. --Page ii.

Associations Among African American Parent Education, Perceptions, Behaviors, and Child Weight Status

Author : Tracey Marie Barnett
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Total Pages : 144 pages
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Book Synopsis Associations Among African American Parent Education, Perceptions, Behaviors, and Child Weight Status by : Tracey Marie Barnett

Download or read book Associations Among African American Parent Education, Perceptions, Behaviors, and Child Weight Status written by Tracey Marie Barnett and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purpose: Obesity in children and adolescents is a worldwide epidemic that is anticipated to worsen over time (Budd & Volpe, 2006; Chatterjee, Blakely, & Barton, 2005; Hossain, Kawar, & El Nahas, 2007). Within the past 30 years, the prevalence of childhood obesity in the United States has more than doubled among children and quadrupled in adolescents (Ogden, Carroll, Kit, & Flegal, 2014). People often have inaccurate perceptions of their body size and weight status and this may play a key role in the prevalence of obesity especially for ethnic minorities (Gillard, Lackland, Mountfored, & Egan, 2007; Hendley, et al., 2011). In order to combat child obesity, it is imperative for future research to explore the phenomenon of parent education, behaviors, perceptions and the impact on child weight status within a strong theoretical conceptual model. The purpose of this dissertation is to build a theoretical conceptual model and testable model to understand the associations among African American parent education, behaviors, and perceptions of their child's body size and the impact on their child's weight status. Methods: The School Physical Activity and Nutrition survey (SPAN) was developed using a repeated cross-sectional study design to estimate changes in body mass index (BMI) by three major racial/ethnic groups (African Americans, Hispanics, and whites/others) in Texas public school children (Hoelscher, Day, Lee, Frankowski, Kelder, Ward & Scheurer, 2003). For this study, only African American 4th grade students (n=372) and their parents (n=372) will be used. Data analyses included descriptive statistics, multiple regression, moderation, and mediation analysis. Results: Findings suggest that a parent's level of education had a direct impact on health knowledge and discrimination. Parent perceptions of their child's body size was directly associated with child weight status, but parent weight status moderated this relation. The number of children living in the home had a direct impact socioeconomic status (SES), SES had a direct impact on stress, and stress had a direct impact on parenting rules and discipline. The more physical activity parents did with their children, the lower their child's weight status, however, parent weight status mediated this relation. Lastly, as the consumption of more healthy foods increased, so did the child's weight status. Implications: The findings of this study offer a comprehensive picture of how parent education, perceptions and behaviors impact child weight status. These results highlight suggested areas that may be used by social work practitioners, researchers, and policy makers when working African American parents and their children. This study also suggests a final robust theoretical conceptual model of theory and evidence-based literature to guide future research.

Perceptions of Weight-related Health in African American Families

Author : Amy Kristen Foster
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book Perceptions of Weight-related Health in African American Families written by Amy Kristen Foster and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Look at African-American Maternal Beliefs and Perceptions Regarding Childhood Obesity

Author : Cecilia Gingell
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Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis A Look at African-American Maternal Beliefs and Perceptions Regarding Childhood Obesity by : Cecilia Gingell

Download or read book A Look at African-American Maternal Beliefs and Perceptions Regarding Childhood Obesity written by Cecilia Gingell and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Perceptions of Childhood Overweight

Author : Kirstin Quigley Siemering
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Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Perceptions of Childhood Overweight written by Kirstin Quigley Siemering and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Qualitative Study on the Perceptions of African-American Family Strengths, Health and Childhood Obesity

Author : Chiquita A. Briley
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Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (575 download)

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Book Synopsis A Qualitative Study on the Perceptions of African-American Family Strengths, Health and Childhood Obesity by : Chiquita A. Briley

Download or read book A Qualitative Study on the Perceptions of African-American Family Strengths, Health and Childhood Obesity written by Chiquita A. Briley and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Preventing Childhood Obesity

Author : Dayna S. Alexander
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Total Pages : 206 pages
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Download or read book Preventing Childhood Obesity written by Dayna S. Alexander and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author's abstract: Preventing childhood obesity is a global priority due to adverse health risks and financial burdens. With childhood obesity rates stabilizing it is difficult to determine which factors alone (i.e., genetic, environmental, behavioral, or demographic) increase susceptibility to childhood obesity. Parents influence childhood obesity risk factors through their parenting styles and behaviors. Social behavioral theories and public health evidence demonstrate including parents in childhood obesity efforts could assist in reducing childhood obesity rates. The objective of this study was to assess perceptions of childhood obesity among African Americans with children enrolled in a rural elementary school in the Deep South. The concurrent mixed methods study utilized a fifty-nine item questionnaire and fourteen semi-structured interview guide to collect information on perceptions of risk factors, health complications, weight status of the child, the built environment, and prevention strategies. Using a convenience sample, participants ages 22-65, completed a paper-based survey (n=135) and participated in a face-to-face interview (n=12). Descriptive statistics were obtained from the surveys. A six-step process was used for qualitative analysis. Participants commonly cited behavioral risk factors as a contributing cause of childhood obesity; yet, they did not believe social aspects and appearance of the community were contributing factors. Also diabetes, hypertension, and stroke were health complications reported by participants. Analysis of the surveys and interviews revealed that participants assessed their child's weight and height status by child's appearance or the child's recent doctor visit. In addition, few participants had a distorted view of their child's weight status. Barriers reported by participants included safety and insufficient physical activity venues and programs. Furthermore, participants believed parents played a vital role in the prevention of childhood obesity. Findings suggest that programs and interventions would be effective by focusing on parental concerns in rural communities. In addition, engaging parents in the design, implementation, and evaluation of these efforts would be beneficial. Obesity prevention efforts must address parent's individual choices, lifestyles, and the external environment of the rural community.

Fathers' Impact on Children's Nutrition

Author : Lisa K. Foster
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Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Fathers' Impact on Children's Nutrition written by Lisa K. Foster and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Understanding Childhood Obesity

Author : J. Clinton Smith
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN 13 : 9781578061334
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (613 download)

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Download or read book Understanding Childhood Obesity written by J. Clinton Smith and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 1999 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clear explanation of causes, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood obesity

An Exploratory Study of Child Obesity Concerns Among African-American Children and Parents

Author : Karla E. Bailey
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (539 download)

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Book Synopsis An Exploratory Study of Child Obesity Concerns Among African-American Children and Parents by : Karla E. Bailey

Download or read book An Exploratory Study of Child Obesity Concerns Among African-American Children and Parents written by Karla E. Bailey and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Childhood obesity is reaching epidemic levels in the United States with current prevalence rates at more than three times the "Healthy People 2000" goal. African Americans, other minorities, and low SES populations are disproportionately affected, and the adverse cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine health implications typically associated with adult obesity are now evident in children. Developing effective child obesity communication messages and interventions to reach African Americans is critical if the prevalence trends and health disparities are to be reversed. This exploratory study sought to add to the literature by examining the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of an indicated group of young overweight African American children and their parents, and by better describing their felt experience. Principles of community psychology informed the philosophy and implementation of the study, as resulting guidance for community-based interventions was sought. This area of psychology also offers a collaborative approach to entering and working with communities, such as African Americans, who have shown suspicion to traditional research and also in this instance may not be motivated for change. Eighteen subjects participated in separate parent and child focus groups, and the data were analyzed using Strauss and Corbin's (1998) grounded theory method. Nine key qualitative themes and directional implications from a parent survey are described in the results. Additionally, in order to understand clinical implications, two hybridized case studies representing prototypical client presentations were developed from the data and analyzed using Fishman's (1999) pragmatic case study method. The cases represent a client who might be more responsive to intervention and one whose clinical presentation and situational characteristics suggest more barriers to treatment. A detailed case comparison further explicates attendant factors that are likely to affect communication messages, outreach, and treatment outcome with these types of clients. Study limitations are discussed, and the report concludes with implications for future community-based research and treatment, specifically with African Americans.

Parents' Perceptions of Childhood Obesity

Author : Margaret J. Sauder
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (489 download)

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Download or read book Parents' Perceptions of Childhood Obesity written by Margaret J. Sauder and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Parental Perceptions of Childhood Obesity: A Comparison of American and Kurdish Families

Author : Sharon Lynn Suggs
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Total Pages : 146 pages
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Book Synopsis Parental Perceptions of Childhood Obesity: A Comparison of American and Kurdish Families by : Sharon Lynn Suggs

Download or read book Parental Perceptions of Childhood Obesity: A Comparison of American and Kurdish Families written by Sharon Lynn Suggs and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

James J. Gibson and the Psychology of Perception

Author : Edward S. Reed
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ISBN 13 : 9780300042894
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (428 download)

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Download or read book James J. Gibson and the Psychology of Perception written by Edward S. Reed and published by . This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gathering information from both published and unpublished material and interviews with Gibson's family, colleagues, and friends, Reed (philosophy, Drexel U.) chronicles Gibson's life and intellectual development and his attempts to synthesize several contrasting intellectual traditions into what he ultimately called an "ecological approach" to psychology. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Black Fathers Are Real

Author : Jerry McRae
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ISBN 13 : 9780999310328
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Black Fathers Are Real written by Jerry McRae and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-29 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever heard the sayings, "Black Men Are Not Present in Their Kids' Lives"? The Increasing Number of Single-Parent Homes is Exclusively A Black Problem? Black Fathers Are An Anomaly? If so, Black Fathers Are Real: We Do Exist is the book for you. This classic children's book conveys the importance of fathers in lives of their children. Narrated by Camren J. McRae, he specifically highlights Black Fathers, making known to the world that they do exist. Black Fathers are hardworking, educated, loving men who wants the best for their children. this book shines a light through on Black Fatherhood through Camren's eyes, the views from a child about his hero. According to the National Health Statistics Report, Fathers' involvement in their children's lives has been shown to have a positive effect on children and their well-being in many areas. for example, on increasing the chances of academic success (2 out of 3) and in reducing the chances of delinquency and substance abuse. (4 out of 6). According to a CNN report, statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that "children under the age of 5: Black Fathers prepared and/or ate meals more with their children vs their white and Hispanic counterparts. Children 5 through 18: Black Fathers took children to and from activities daily more compared to their white and Hispanic counterpart's. Children 5 through 18: Black Fathers also helped their kids with homework more than their white and Hispanic counterparts." (Source cited: Aaron Paxton Arnold. "dispelling the myths about black fathers," http: //www.cnn.com/2015/07/20/opinions/arnold-black-fathers/index.html) In an effort to educate, inspire, motivate, and captivate the audience, Black Fathers Are Real: We Do Exist is a great depiction of day to day interactions with a black father. it involves lessons learned, the culture, and the inspiration Camren receives, which is received by millions of African American children.

Economic Aspects of Obesity

Author : Michael Grossman
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226310094
Total Pages : 407 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (263 download)

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Download or read book Economic Aspects of Obesity written by Michael Grossman and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past three decades, the number of obese adults in the US has doubled and the number of obese children almost tripled. This text provides a strong foundation for evaluating the costs and benefits of various proposals designed to control obesity rates.

Assessing and Treating Pediatric Obesity in Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Author : Adelle M. Cadieux
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319559249
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (195 download)

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Book Synopsis Assessing and Treating Pediatric Obesity in Neurodevelopmental Disorders by : Adelle M. Cadieux

Download or read book Assessing and Treating Pediatric Obesity in Neurodevelopmental Disorders written by Adelle M. Cadieux and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews strategies for assessing and treating pediatric obesity in children with neurodevelopmental disorders (ND). It synthesizes empirical findings and clinical strategies to offer the latest knowledge in key areas, including risk factors, physical activity, nutrition, treatment planning, goal-setting, and engagement with patients. A four-stage treatment model presents clinical guidance in triaging treatment and tailoring interventions to children’s changing medical, behavioral, emotional, and cognitive needs. The book complements current pediatric ND literature by presenting clear guidelines for integrating treatment for obesity into existing treatment of these young patients. Topics featured in this book include: The effect of neurodevelopmental disorders on the assessment of obesity in children. The impact of developmental delays on physical activities and health behaviors. Strategies for promoting weight management goals in pediatric ND. Suggestions on how to engage and support families and caregivers. The role of prevention in weight management within pediatric ND. Assessing and Treating Pediatric Obesity in Neurodevelopmental Disorders is a must-have resource for clinicians, scientist-practitioners, and related professionals as well as researchers, professors, and graduate students in clinical child and school psychology, public health, social work, pediatrics, occupational therapy, and nutrition.