Evidence-based intervention program for reducing obesity among African-American women in Southern California.

Objective: This study evaluated the effectiveness of group motivational education and empowerment program using evidence-based approaches for obesity and weight loss management for African-American Women.

Design: This study employed a quasi-experimental time series design based on the theoretical frameworks of the Empowerment and Health Belief models.

Sample: Twenty-eight African-American Women were recruited into culturally appropriate and responsive weight-loss management program.

Determinants of physical activity in primary school students using the health belief model.

Background: Thailand is a middle-income country in which two-thirds of children demonstrate an insufficient level of physical activity. Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for obesity and many other health-related consequences in children. Thus, it is important to understand how primary school children perceive things in their daily life as determinants of physical activity.

Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition (WE CAN) - a pilot project with Latina mothers.

Purpose: This article presents the feasibility and acceptability of the 4-week Ways to Enhance Children's Activities and Nutrition (WE CAN) program.

Design And Method: Mixed methods were utilized. Quantitative data were collected from Latina mothers using self-administered surveys.

Family-based weight management with Latino mothers and children.

Purpose: This paper aims to design a culturally appropriate weight management intervention for high-risk Latino families and to examine the feasibility of recruiting program participants.

Design And Methods: A descriptive design using qualitative and quantitative data collected during preliminary phases of an ongoing intervention study.

Results: From the preliminary works, a curriculum was revised for Latino families who have overweight children.