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Obesity Prevention Interventions for Middle School‐Age Children of Ethnic Minority: A Review of the Literature
Author(s) -
Stevens Carol J.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal for specialists in pediatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.499
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1744-6155
pISSN - 1539-0136
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2010.00242.x
Subject(s) - ethnic group , psychological intervention , obesity , inclusion (mineral) , medicine , childhood obesity , gerontology , psychology , overweight , psychiatry , political science , social psychology , law
PURPOSE. The purpose of this study was to describe the current literature on interventions to reduce obesity in middle school‐age children of ethnic minority. DESIGN AND METHODS. A systematic review of the literature was conducted. RESULTS. A total of eight studies matched the inclusion criteria. Findings support personal, behavioral, and environmental factors that contribute to obesity in children, yet results for ethnic minorities were inconclusive. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS. Obesity research suggests that there is merit in addressing specific factors. This review highlights the absence of prevention interventions for middle school‐age children, particularly of ethnic decent.