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Club Fit: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating at an After School Program

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Childhood Obesity
Physical Activity
Dietary Habits
Interventions
Behavioral: Physical activity and healthy eating intervention
Registration Number
NCT03189979
Lead Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Brief Summary

Background: Youth from low-income and minority families are disproportionately affected by obesity and its complications. This study presented pilot work to develop and implement a multi-component physical activity and healthy eating intervention at a Boys \& Girls Club (BGC) after school program.

Methods: Using a community-based participatory approach, BGC staff and academic researchers developed intervention components informed by formative studies and based on a social ecological theory framework. Components included healthy eating and physical activity policy implementation, staff training, a challenge/self-monitoring program for healthy behaviors, a peer-coaching program for healthy behaviors, and a social marketing campaign. Preliminary intervention efficacy was assessed through a single group, pre-post study design with measured collected at baseline and 6 months.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
61
Inclusion Criteria
  • Active Boys & Girls Club participation, which was defined as expected Club attendance at least twice weekly.
Exclusion Criteria
  • None

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Club FitPhysical activity and healthy eating interventionIntervention includes exposure to physical activity and healthy eating intervention policy implementation, staff training, a challenge/self-monitoring program for healthy behaviors, a peer-coaching program for healthy behaviors, and a social marketing campaign.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in self-efficacybaseline, 6 months

Self-efficacy was assessed with a survey adapted from instruments developed for the Patient-centered Assessment and Counseling for Exercise plus Nutrition program for low-income, ethnically diverse adolescents. It was scored on a 10-point Likert scale from 1 (not at all confident) to 10 (extremely confident).

Change in motivationbaseline, 6 months

Motivation for physical activity was scored on a 10-point Likert scale from 1 (not at all motivated) to 10 (extremely motivated).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in body mass indexbaseline, 6 months

For body mass index (BMI), weight was measured to the nearest 0.1 kg using a single scale. Height was measured to the nearest 0.1 cm using a stadiometer. BMI was calculated as weight (kg)/height squared (m2).

Change in physical activitybaseline, 6 months

The Kinetic Activity Monitor accelerometer was used for objective physical activity assessment. Participants were asked to wear the accelerometer at their waist during waking hours for 10 consecutive days. The accelerometer was activated and data collected without providing feedback to participants. A valid assessment required 5 days of wear for at least 10 hours a day. Data output included sedentary time and time spent performing mild, moderate, and vigorous physical activities.

Change in dietary qualitybaseline, 6 months

Dietary assessment was performed with the Beverage and Snack Questionnaire 2. The instrument was adapted to include nine items (on a 7-point Likert scale) that addressed consumption of fruits, vegetables, and sugar sweetened beverages. The Likert scale ranged from "never or less than 1 per week" to "4+ per day." The greater number of fruits and vegetables, and fewer number of sugar sweetened beverages were considered a positive change in dietary quality.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Boys & Girls Club of Rochester, MN

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Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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