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The development and effectiveness of a health information website designed to improve parents' self‐efficacy in managing risk for obesity in preschoolers
Author(s) -
Davies Marilyn A.,
Terhorst Lauren,
Nakonechny Amanda J.,
Skukla Nimisha,
El Saadawi Gilan
Publication year - 2014
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/jspn.12086
Subject(s) - childhood obesity , obesity , medicine , resource (disambiguation) , self efficacy , psychology , environmental health , computer science , social psychology , overweight , computer network
Purpose To evaluate the effects of web‐based information on parental self‐efficacy in managing obesity risk in preschoolers. Design and Methods The project included a literature review and the development and field testing of an information website that presented information on how to manage nine obesity risk factors for childhood obesity. Results Parents stated that they had no problems using the website, and 69% reported improved self‐efficacy on at least two risk factors. Practice Implications Many parents access the I nternet to obtain health information. A website that offers practical information on managing childhood obesity risk factors is a valuable resource for obesity prevention efforts.