2013
Implementation of a School-based Internet Obesity Prevention Program for Adolescents
Whittemore R, Chao A, Jang M, Jeon S, Liptak T, Popick R, Grey M. Implementation of a School-based Internet Obesity Prevention Program for Adolescents. Journal Of Nutrition Education And Behavior 2013, 45: 586-594. PMID: 23850014, PMCID: PMC3797867, DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2013.03.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentChildConnecticutFacultyFemaleHealth PromotionHumansInternetMaleObesitySchool Health ServicesStudentsSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultConceptsStudent participationStudent satisfactionObesity prevention programsHigh student satisfactionPublic high schoolsTeacher characteristicsSchool administratorsHigh satisfactionMixed-methods evaluationYoung studentsHigh schoolOlder studentsStudent ageSchoolsTeachersPrevention programsStudentsContent analysisHigher participationDiverse adolescentsParticipationProgramMethods evaluationSatisfactionInternet program
2012
An Internet Obesity Prevention Program for Adolescents
Whittemore R, Jeon S, Grey M. An Internet Obesity Prevention Program for Adolescents. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2012, 52: 439-447. PMID: 23299003, PMCID: PMC3608746, DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2012.07.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexObesity prevention programsHealth behaviorsPrevention programsHealth outcomesMean body mass indexSelect health outcomesRandomized clinical trialsDiverse race/ethnicityBehavioural support programmeRace/ethnicityMass indexMean ageClinical trialsPhysical activitySedentary behaviorMixed model analysisNutrition behaviorsTreat proceduresHealth educationCluster randomizationExcellent participationSignificant differencesDifferential effectsHigh satisfaction