Ecological system theory and school-age obesity in Thailand: a participation action research for implications to practice.

Objective: Developing an appropriate context-based school-age obesity prevention programme, understanding the root causes of obesity in real-life situations is vital. The objectives of this study were to explore the risk factors of school-age obesity based on Ecological System Theory (EST) and develop mutual problem-solving guidelines for school-age obesity prevention.

Methods: Participation Action Research (PAR) was used as the study design.

Ecological system theory and community participation to promote healthy food environments for obesity and non-communicable diseases prevention among school-age children.

Objectives: To implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the community participatory program between school and family based on ecological system theory and participatory action research. The intervention covers three levels at the individual, family and school levels and involves educating students and parents by using technology, reducing sedentary behaviours, increasing exercise and changing to healthy food environments at school and at home.

Design: A quasi-experimental design was used in this study.