Evaluation of a Family-Based Health Education Program Addressing Childhood Obesity in Detroit, MI
dc.contributor.author | Miller, Shelby Marie | |
dc.contributor.advisor | Lapeyrouse, Lisa M. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2017-07-06T20:31:55Z | |
dc.date.available | NO_RESTRICTION | en_US |
dc.date.available | 2017-07-06T20:31:55Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2017 | |
dc.date.submitted | 2017 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/137672 | |
dc.description.abstract | Background: Childhood obesity disproportionately affects low-income minority children. Detroit has the highest prevalence of obesity in the state of Michigan. Purpose: This capstone project serves as an evaluation of the HEAL-Families program; a family-based health education program addressing healthy eating and physical activity, conducted by a non-profit organization in Detroit, MI. Methods: This evaluation utilizes survey data (T3) collected eight months after program implementation. The survey data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to determine the effectiveness of the program and whether any changes in behaviors, knowledge, and attitudes occurred at the time of follow-up. Children ages 5-8, 9-12, and adults who participated in the HEAL program completed surveys at the start of the program (T1), the end of the program (T2), and eight months post program (T3). When possible, results are compared and reported across the three data collections points (T1-T3). Results: Improvements in knowledge pertaining to eating and physical activity were reported by children and adults at the end of the program. Yet, many of the improvements found at the end of the program did not remain at the time of follow up, particularly in regards to decreased screen time, nutritional knowledge, and physical activity. Implications: These results provide information that can inform planning and implementation of family-based health education programs. Maintaining contact with participants after the conclusion of health education programs, via phone, postal mail, or email, will help to reinforce the information from the program, helping participants maintain healthy behavior changes. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
dc.subject | health education | en_US |
dc.subject | program evaluation | en_US |
dc.subject | low-income | en_US |
dc.subject | childhood obesity | en_US |
dc.subject | family-based program | en_US |
dc.subject | minority | en_US |
dc.subject.other | Public Health | en_US |
dc.title | Evaluation of a Family-Based Health Education Program Addressing Childhood Obesity in Detroit, MI | en_US |
dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
dc.description.thesisdegreename | Master of Public Health (MPH) | en_US |
dc.description.thesisdegreediscipline | Public Health | en_US |
dc.description.thesisdegreegrantor | University of Michigan-Flint | en_US |
dc.contributor.committeemember | Hopkins, Trisha | |
dc.identifier.uniqname | 52746806 | en_US |
dc.description.bitstreamurl | https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/137672/1/Miller2017.pdf | |
dc.description.filedescription | Description of Miller2017.pdf : Thesis | |
dc.owningcollname | Dissertations and Theses (Ph.D. and Master's) |
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