The Impact of Educational Materials on Family Behavior
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Overweight
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Enrollment
- 95
- Locations
- 4
- Primary Endpoint
- Assess the effectiveness of written materials on changing knowledge and behavior regarding diet, exercise, and other weight factors.
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 10 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of the research is to learn whether written materials or handouts that are given to parents are helpful in changing knowledge or behavior.
Detailed Description
Few written resources for families have been tested in the primary care setting. Kid STRIDE (STRiving to Improve Diet \& Exercise) is an educational booklet designed for parents of overweight children. We hypothesize that this booklet will benefit a small percentage of the overweight and obese population of children as a first-tiered approach to treatment of overweight and obese children.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Children with a BMI greater than or equal to 85% along with a parent.
- •All subjects must speak English.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Genetic conditions associated with overweight.
- •Endocrine conditions associated with overweight.
- •Chronic steroid therapy.
- •Current enrollment in a professional weight management program.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Assess the effectiveness of written materials on changing knowledge and behavior regarding diet, exercise, and other weight factors.
Time Frame: 3 months
Secondary Outcomes
- Assess the impact of the intervention on height and weight as reflected in a change in BMI z-score.(3 months)