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Barlow, Jane, Whitlock, S., Hanson, S., Davis, H., Hunt, C., Kirkpatrick, S. and Rudolf, M. (2010) Preventing obesity at weaning : parental views about the EMPOWER programme. Child: Care, Health and Development, Vol.36 (No.6). pp. 843-849. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2214.2010.01107.x
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2214.2010.01107.x
Abstract
Background
Infant growth and lifestyle are now recognized as being critical determinants of later obesity. EMPOWER (Empowering Parents to Prevent Obesity at Weaning: Exploratory Research) was developed as an intervention for parents whose babies are at high risk. Delivered by specially trained health visitors, it is underpinned by the Family Partnership Model and uses a strengths-based, solution-focused way of working with families.
Methods
Mothers of babies participating in the pilot of EMPOWER in Leeds were recruited to take part in a study to examine perceptions about the programme's acceptability and usefulness. Interviews were taped and transcribed, and thematic analysis undertaken.
Results
Families talked positively about the approach of the EMPOWER health visitor with her emphasis on listening, partnership working and shared problem-solving. Parents particularly valued the use of a non-judgemental approach, which they felt had helped them to discuss openly, sensitive issues such as weight and diet. They identified a number of important benefits ranging from increased knowledge about the most appropriate types and amount of food to feed their toddler, to more far-reaching changes within the family as a whole, including modifications to their own diet and lifestyle. Programmes of this nature were perceived as more valuable than the standard help that is currently available.
Conclusion
The EMPOWER programme appears to be both acceptable and valued by targeted parents and a potentially effective means of supporting high-risk families to prevent their children from developing obesity. An exploratory randomized controlled trial is now underway to ascertain the feasibility of conducting a definitive phase 3 trial.
| Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||
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| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics |
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| Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences > Mental Health and Wellbeing Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School |
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| Journal or Publication Title: | Child: Care, Health and Development | ||||
| Publisher: | Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. | ||||
| ISSN: | 0305-1862 | ||||
| Official Date: | November 2010 | ||||
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| Volume: | Vol.36 | ||||
| Number: | No.6 | ||||
| Number of Pages: | 7 | ||||
| Page Range: | pp. 843-849 | ||||
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1365-2214.2010.01107.x | ||||
| Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
| Publication Status: | Published | ||||
| Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access | ||||
| Funder: | Department of Health, Child Growth Foundation |
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