A qualitative study conducted in the USA exploring Latino fathers’ beliefs, attitudes and practices related to their young children’s eating, physical activity and sedentary behaviours

Dados Bibliográficos

ID15096040
AutoresA C Lindsay (0000-0002-2520-0493, University of Massachusetts Boston, autor correspondente), Sherrie Flynt Wallington (0000-0002-0242-1365, Georgetown University), Mario Muñoz (0000-0001-5745-4175, University of Massachusetts Boston), Mario A Muñoz (0000-0002-7254-2808), Mary L Greaney (0000-0002-5963-920X, University of Rhode Island)
Ano2018
Volume21
Fascículo2
Páginas403-415
Data de publicação2018-02-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoPublic Health Nutrition (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1368-9800 • E-ISSN: 1475-2727
EditoraCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/s1368980017002579
PMID28994358
OpenAlexW2761203386
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas17
Referências citadas78

Objective Increasing evidence documents fathers’ influential role in their children’s eating, physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviours (SB). We aimed to expand limited existing research examining fathers’ influence in these areas by exploring Latino fathers’ beliefs, attitudes and practices related to eating, PA and SB of their young children. Design Seven focus group discussions were conducted in Spanish with Latino fathers ( n 28) of children aged 2–8 years. Audio recordings were transcribed and translated verbatim without identifiers. Data were analysed using thematic analysis to identify key concepts and themes using NVivo 11 software. Results Fathers expressed positive beliefs and attitudes about the importance of healthy eating for their young children, themselves and their families. Nevertheless, the majority reported familial practices including eating out, getting take-out, etc. that have been linked to increased obesity risk among Latino children. Fathers were more involved and engaged in children’s PA than eating and feeding. However, several fathers reported engaging predominantly in sedentary activities with their children, appeared permissive of children’s sedentary habits and struggled to set limits on children’s screen-time. Conclusions We provide new information on Latino fathers’ beliefs and child feeding and PA practices that may provide important targets for interventions aimed at promoting healthful eating and PA behaviours of Latino children. Future research should further quantify the influence of Latino fathers’ parenting styles and practices on development of children’s eating, PA and SB. This information is needed to identify risk factors amenable to interventions and to design culturally appropriate parenting and family-based interventions targeting Latino children’s home environment and designed to meet this ethnic group’s specific needs

Developmental psychology · Focus group · Intervention (counseling · Physical activity · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Qualitative research · Screen time · Thematic analysis · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Physical Activity and Health · Psychology