Mothers' perceptions of Melbourne InFant Program
Informing future practice
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22944449 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Priscilla L Lunn (Deakin University, corresponding author), Sanae Roberts (Deakin University), Alison C Spence (0000-0001-9029-1718, Deakin University), Alison Spence, K Hesketh (0000-0002-2702-7110, Deakin University), Kylie D Hesketh, Karen Campbell (0000-0002-4499-3396, Deakin University), Karen J Campbell (0000-0002-1244-3947) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 614-622 |
| Publication date | 2016-09-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Health Promotion International (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0957-4824 • E-ISSN: 1460-2245 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1093/heapro/dav004 |
| PMID | 25769978 |
| OpenAlex | W2164632891 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 27 |
Intervention programs to prevent childhood obesity are more likely to be successful when mothers are involved and engaged. Yet programs that involve mothers do not often employ process evaluation to identify aspects of the intervention that participants enjoyed or viewed as useful. The aims of this study were to describe how participants of the Melbourne InFANT Program-an early childhood obesity prevention intervention-engaged in the program and perceived its usefulness. Process evaluation data were collected at multiple time points during and after the intervention, using mixed methods drawing upon both quantitative and qualitative data. Results from short surveys (n = 271) and interview transcripts (n = 26) revealed that the Melbourne InFANT Program was perceived as useful and relevant by most (82-93%) participants. The formats through which the knowledge and skills were delivered were considered concise and effective, and aspects considered particularly useful included group sessions and advice on practical strategies to minimize stress around mealtimes. Findings from this study are important to inform future practice and the development of interventions which are well received by participants.
Childhood obesity · Developmental psychology · Intervention (counseling) · Medical education · Obesity · Overweight · Perception · Program evaluation · Psychological intervention · Qualitative property · Qualitative research · Applied Psychology · Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues · Computer Science · Infant Development and Preterm Care · Medicine · Nursing · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Psychology
Mothers’ perceptions of the influences on their child feeding practices – A qualitative study
The extended Infant Feeding, Activity and Nutrition Trial (InFant Extend) Program
Key Messages in an Early Childhood Obesity Prevention Intervention
Mapping intervention components from a randomized controlled trial to scale-up of an early life nutrition and movement intervention
Identifying Risk for Obesity in Early Childhood
The Relation of Childhood BMI to Adult Adiposity
Process evaluation in randomised controlled trials of complex interventions
Global prevalence and trends of overweight and obesity among preschool children
Pathways
Being big or growing fast
Supporting mothers to breastfeed
Reducing sedentary behaviour and increasing physical activity among 10-year-old children
The Infant Feeding Activity and Nutrition Trial (Infant) an early intervention to prevent childhood obesity
Feasibility and Benefits of a Parent-Focused Preschool Child Obesity Intervention
Designing and Conducting Mixed Methods Research
Process evaluation
| Citations per year | 0.4 |
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| Citation span | 2016 - 2023 (8) |
| Highly cited | No |