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Obesity prevention targeting Latino preschool children attending family childcare homes (380.4)
Author(s) -
Salkeld Judith,
Lindsay Ana,
Sands Faith,
Greeney Molly
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.380.4
Subject(s) - medicine , focus group , childhood obesity , obesity , family medicine , qualitative research , gerontology , public health , nursing , overweight , social science , marketing , sociology , business
Obesity prevention targeting Latino preschool children attending family childcare homes Background Obesity prevalence among minority populations, particularly Latinos, is a pressing public health concern. Many Latino families use Family Child Care Homes (FCCHs) services, making these settings a potentially important venue for obesity prevention. Objective Explore interpersonal and organizational influences on nutrition and physical activity behaviors associated with obesity risk among Latino preschoolers enrolled in licensed FCCH. Methods Using a combination of qualitative methods, we identified state‐level policy and practice pertaining to nutrition and physical activity (PA) in pre‐school care settings through researching Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care website; additionally we interviewed representatives (N=16) of various regulatory/training agencies associated with FCCH. We conducted focus groups with Latino family childcare providers, plus Latino parents of children in care (4 each type). We will code information and use qualitative analysis methods to create reports. Results A disparate level of nutrition and PA standards and training resources is currently available to providers. Providers face challenges, which include cultural perspectives of parents, in promoting healthful eating and PA habits for children in their care. Conclusion Obesity prevention among Latino pre‐school children attending FCCHs could be enhanced through improved coordination of state agencies and training/educational strategies for providers and parents. Grant Funding Source : supported by Aetna Foundation