Date of Award
Spring 5-23-2015
Document Type
Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscript
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Dr. Kathy James
Second Advisor
Dr. Mary Jo Clark
Abstract
Abstract
CDC-reported childhood obesity rates have tripled in the past three years. Among children in grades five, seven and nine, 30% are overweight or obese, with Hispanic students more likely to be overweight than White students. This evidence-based project examined the effectiveness of NHLBI’s WeCan! for at-risk middle-school-age Hispanic children and parents. The program was implemented at school in two weekly sessions, and its effectiveness was evaluated using the WeCan! survey. The program resulted in improved knowledge, behaviors, and attitudes related energy balance, portion size, healthy foods, physical activity, and screen time and may be useful in other school settings.
Digital USD Citation
DeVita, Shannon Leigh, "WeCan Implementation for Parents of At-Risk Hispanic Adolescents in Middle School" (2015). Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts. 13.
https://digital.sandiego.edu/dnp/13
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