The short and long-term impact of the healthy kids initiative on depressed mood in youth living with obesity.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a free, comprehensive program with social support on depressed mood in youth (aged 11-17 years) living with obesity in a prospective, longitudinal, community-based study.

Methods: Youth living with obesity (BMI > 30), residing in three cities in Saskatchewan, Canada, were eligible to participate in a 12-week program designed to facilitate behavioural change with five physical activity sessions a week, one dietary session a week, and one group cognitive behavioural session per week offered by health care professionals. Baseline data were collected on depressed mood (Centre for Epidemiological Studies-Depression 12 or CES-D 12), health-related quality of life (SF-12), and self-esteem (NLSCY) at baseline, 12-weeks, and at 52-weeks RESULTS: Overall, 2598 youth started and 2292 (88.

Mental health and socioeconomic status impact adherence to youth activity and dietary programs: a meta-analysis.

Purpose: Substantial efforts have gone into reducing the physiological and psychological harm of obesity in youth, but few studies have reviewed the factors contributing to adherence to pediatric weight management programs. The attrition rates to programs offering multiple components to address BMI improvement and healthy lifestyle change among youth are quite high. The purpose of this study is to review the literature for factors contributing to adherence to these programs among children and youth with obesity and determine pooled effect of these factors.

The Healthy Kids Initiative: Results from the First 2000 Participants.

Purpose: The comprehensive and free Healthy Kids Initiative (HKI) was developed with key features including social support, family support, and cognitive behavior education in order to promote program completion and improve health outcomes among youth. The first objective was to determine program completion rates and independent risk indicators for non-completion. The second objective was to determine the 12-week impact of the Healthy Kids Initiative on aerobic fitness, depressed mood and health-related quality of life.

Factors affecting patient recruitment to trials: qualitative research in general practice.

Background: Patient recruitment to clinical research is often challenging and, when inadequate, can result in delayed or underpowered studies. Recruitment problems were experienced during a study of women with heavy menstrual bleeding in general practice (the MIRA trial). Although efforts were made to reduce the burden of the study for those participating, patient recruitment was still an issue.

The Healthy Weights Initiative: results from the first 2,000 participants.

Background: A free, comprehensive, adult obesity reduction program was initiated in the cities of Moose Jaw and Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the short-term and long-term adherence outcomes, identify factors that impact long-term adherence, and measure health outcomes.

Methods: The Healthy Weights Initiative (HWI) attendance was determined by using an electronic swipe card.