¡Haz Espacio Para Papi!: Development of a Father-Focused, Family-Centered Program to Prevent Obesity and Strengthen Families
dc.contributor.author | Sharkey, Joseph R. | |
dc.contributor.author | Umstattd Meyer, M. Renee | |
dc.contributor.author | Johnson, Cassandra M. | |
dc.contributor.author | Gomez, Luis | |
dc.contributor.author | Martinez, Luz | |
dc.contributor.author | Beltran, Elva | |
dc.contributor.author | Garza, Maria | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2018-12-12T22:16:50Z | |
dc.date.available | 2018-12-12T22:16:50Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2018-07 | |
dc.description.abstract | It is widely recognized that behavior change in children occurs within a family system. Our formative work during the program development phase utilized a mixed-methods approach to examine perspectives of children, mothers, and fathers on dietary and activity behaviors and intra-family communication and active engagement. Fig. 1 shows the sequence of activities that described the importance of engaging fathers in programs to improve family health. We describe the development and planned deployment of Familias Saludables, a skill-based curriculum that is a culturally and contextually appropriate, father-focused and family-centered. This multiple-component intervention engages Mexican-heritage fathers, mothers, and children (age 9-11 years) in an experiential, Spanish-language curriculum to enhance father-child relationships and co-parenting strategies; increase knowledge, skills, self-efficacy, and preferences regarding nutrition and physical activity; and delivers this intervention in a group setting. ¡Haz espacio para papi! [Make room for daddy!] is a game changer by engaging Mexican-heritage fathers, co-parenting couples, and children in a family-centered intervention. | |
dc.description.department | Family and Consumer Sciences | |
dc.format | Image | |
dc.format.extent | 1 page | |
dc.format.medium | 1 file (.pdf) | |
dc.identifier.citation | Sharkey, J., Umstattd Meyer, M. R., Johnson, C., Gomez, L., Martinez, L., Beltran, E., & Garza, M. (2018). ¡Haz Espacio Para Papi!: Development of a Father-Focused, Family-Centered Program to Prevent Obesity and Strengthen Families. Poster presented at the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN. | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10877/7804 | |
dc.language.iso | en | |
dc.source | Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior 51st Annual Conference, 2018, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | |
dc.subject | family-centered | |
dc.subject | nutrition | |
dc.subject | obesity | |
dc.subject | Mexican-heritage | |
dc.subject | diet | |
dc.subject | activity patterns | |
dc.subject | curriculum | |
dc.title | ¡Haz Espacio Para Papi!: Development of a Father-Focused, Family-Centered Program to Prevent Obesity and Strengthen Families | |
dc.type | Poster |