Journal article
Improving children's problem eating and mealtime behaviours: an evaluative study of a single session parent education programme
Health Education Journal, Vol.63(3), pp.229-241
09/2004
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Abstract
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of a 'single session' group, early intervention, multidisciplinary, education programme (entitled the Fun not Fuss with Food group programme) designed to improve children's problem eating and mealtime behaviours. Design A quasi-experimental time-series design incorporating data collection, twice before and twice following the intervention. Setting A health district within the southeast region of Queensland, Australia. Method Data were collected using the Children's Eating and Mealtime Behaviour Inventory - Revised (CEBI-R) and the Family Demographic Questionnaire. Results Parents who attended the Fun not Fuss with Food group programme reported significant improvements in their child's problem eating and mealtime behaviours and reported reductions in parental concerns regarding their child's eating and mealtime behaviours. Conclusion A single session, early intervention, group education programme for families with children with problem eating and mealtime behaviours is appropriate and effective. Therefore, early intervention group education programmes should be considered as a strategy for this client group.
Details
- Title
- Improving children's problem eating and mealtime behaviours: an evaluative study of a single session parent education programme
- Creators
- Kim Fraser (Author) - Gold Coast Health Service DistrictMarianne Wallis (Author) - Griffith UniversityWinsome St John (Author) - Gold Coast Health Service District
- Publication Details
- Health Education Journal, Vol.63(3), pp.229-241
- Publisher
- Sage Publications Ltd.
- Identifiers
- 991012927091402368
- Academic Unit
- Nursing; Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article