Laureen H Smith1. 1. The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, USA. smith.5764@osu.edu
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study tested a mentoring model that paired trained teens with younger children in an after-school setting to deliver a curriculum aimed at promoting healthier patterns of dietary intake and physical activity. DESIGN AND METHODS: Using a pretest-posttest design, group comparisons were made. Descriptive, independent, and paired t-test analyses with Bonferroni corrections were conducted in a sample of 72 children. RESULTS: Group differences were noted with the intention to eat healthfully. Mentored children demonstrated greater improvement in knowledge, attitudes, efficacy, perceived support, and body mass index (BMI). PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Teen mentors can effectively impact children's intention to improve health behaviors, which is foundational to normalizing BMI.
PURPOSE: This study tested a mentoring model that paired trained teens with younger children in an after-school setting to deliver a curriculum aimed at promoting healthier patterns of dietary intake and physical activity. DESIGN AND METHODS: Using a pretest-posttest design, group comparisons were made. Descriptive, independent, and paired t-test analyses with Bonferroni corrections were conducted in a sample of 72 children. RESULTS: Group differences were noted with the intention to eat healthfully. Mentored children demonstrated greater improvement in knowledge, attitudes, efficacy, perceived support, and body mass index (BMI). PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Teen mentors can effectively impact children's intention to improve health behaviors, which is foundational to normalizing BMI.
Authors: Angela C B Trude; Elizabeth Anderson Steeves; Cara Shipley; Pamela J Surkan; Priscila de Morais Sato; Tracey Estep; Stella Clanton; Lisa Lachenmayr; Joel Gittelsohn Journal: Health Promot Pract Date: 2017-09-12