Growing Healthy Children and Families in Rural Arkansas
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 进行中（未招募）
- 入组人数
- 64
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Changes in dietary behavior
研究概览
简要总结
Childhood obesity is a national problem with racial and ethnic disparities specifically among Hispanic children. The primary purpose of this study is to develop and implement a culturally appropriate healthy eating intervention called Growing Healthy Children and Families in Rural Arkansas.
Specific Aim (SA) 1. To develop a culturally appropriate healthy eating promotion intervention (Growing Healthy Children and Families in Rural Arkansas) in collaboration with Hispanic churches and their congregants.
SA2. To conduct the Growing Healthy Children and Families in Rural Arkansas intervention in eight churches (four churches in the intervention vs four in the control/attention group), and to assess the feasibility and acceptability of implementing the intervention.
SA3. To assess the impact of the Growing Healthy Children and Families in Rural Arkansas intervention on healthy food preparation (mothers) and intake of fruits and vegetables (child).
The investigators will compare between the intervention group (16 mother-child dyads) versus the control/attention group (16 mother-child dyad) to see if the intervention is effective in improving diet quality and changing cooking behaviors.
Participants will:
- Participate in cooking workshops and one to one learning activities
- Report on diet and physical activity
- Will measure fruit and vegetable intake
详细描述
The primary purpose of this study is to develop and implement a culturally appropriate healthy eating intervention called Growing Healthy Children and Families in Rural Arkansas , to be delivered in the home and church setting by lay Community Health workers (CHW).
Specific Aim (SA) 1. To develop a culturally appropriate healthy eating promotion intervention (Growing Healthy Children and Families in Rural Arkansas ) in collaboration with Hispanic churches and their congregants (formative).
SA2. To conduct the Growing Healthy Children and Families in Rural Arkansas intervention in eight churches (four churches in the intervention vs four in the control/attention group), and to assess the feasibility and acceptability of implementing the intervention (implementation).
SA3. To assess the impact of the Growing Healthy Children and Families in Rural Arkansas intervention on healthy food preparation (mothers) and intake of fruits and vegetables (child).
To achieve Aim 1, Healthy eating culturally adapted modules will be developed from existing sources The healthy eating modules will consist of: Cause and long-term consequences of childhood obesity, Importance of hydration , Physical Activity, Recommended meal portions and meal planning, Sugar Smart, Ultra-processed foods, Fruits and vegetables.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Prevention
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 7 Years 至 —（Child, Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Aged 18 to 45 years old
- •Living in the United States for at least one year
- •At least one child aged 7 to 12 years old, and
- •English and/or Spanish speaker
排除标准
- •Unable to read or write in English or Spanish.
研究组 & 干预措施
Intervention Group
Seven healthy eating modules, delivered by Community Health Workers (CHW) in the home setting, for 14 weeks. Plus two to three cooking demonstration in the church setting.
干预措施: Growing Healthy Children and Families in Rural Arkansas (Behavioral)
Control/Attention Group
Five video recordings via Facebook/WhatsApp for three months. Video topics:
- Mental Health
- Cord Blood Banking
- Dental Care
- Immunizations
- Behavioral Problems in Children
结局指标
主要结局
Changes in dietary behavior
时间窗: Baseline (T0), Week 22 (T1)
Evaluated via eating habits as reported through the Food Frequency Questionnaire
Change in diet quality - Food Frequency Questionnaire
时间窗: Baseline (T0), Week 22 (T1)
Evaluated based on eating habits reported through the Food Frequency Questionnaire
Change in diet quality - Healthy Cooking Questionnaire-2
时间窗: Baseline (T0), Week 22 (T1)
Evaluated based on eating habits reported through the Healthy Cooking Questionnaire-2
次要结局
- Consumption of fruits and vegetables(Baseline (T0), Week 22 (T1))
- Consumption of sugary drinks(Baseline (T0), Week 22 (T1))
- Physical activity(Baseline (T0), Week 22 (T1))