The development and effectiveness of a health information website designed to improve parents' self-efficacy in managing risk for obesity in preschoolers

Autor: Marilyn A, Davies, Lauren, Terhorst, Amanda J, Nakonechny, Nimisha, Skukla, Gilan, El Saadawi
Rok vydání: 2014
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Zdroj: Journal for specialists in pediatric nursing : JSPN. 19(4)
ISSN: 1744-6155
Popis: To evaluate the effects of web-based information on parental self-efficacy in managing obesity risk in preschoolers.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.Parents stated that they had no problems using the website, and 69% reported improved self-efficacy on at least two risk factors.Many parents access the Internet to obtain health information. A website that offers practical information on managing childhood obesity risk factors is a valuable resource for obesity prevention efforts.
Databáze: OpenAIRE