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salud publica mex 2014; 56 (s2)

Contribution of formative research to design an environmental program for obesity prevention in schools in Mexico City

Bonvecchio A, Théodore FL, Safdie M, Duque T, Villanueva MÁ, Torres C, Rivera J

Language: English
References: 36
Page: 139-147
PDF size: 274.85 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Objective. This paper describes the methods and key findings of formative research conducted to design a schoolbased program for obesity prevention. Materials and methods. Formative research was based on the ecological model and the principles of social marketing. A mixed method approach was used. Qualitative (direct observation, indepth interviews, focus group discussions and photo-voice) and quantitative (closed ended surveys, checklists, anthropometry) methods were employed. Results. Formative research key findings, including barriers by levels of the ecological model, were used for designing a program including environmental strategies to discourage the consumption of energy dense foods and sugar beverages. Conclusion. Formative research was fundamental to developing a context specific obesity prevention program in schools that seeks environment modification and behavior change.


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