Progress 07/01/12 to 06/30/14
Outputs
Target Audience:
Nothing Reported
Changes/Problems: It was our intent to conduct focus groups for Aim 2. Due to the length of time that Aim 1 took to initiate, we incorporated qualitative questions into the home interviews in Aim 1 to cover content intented for focus groups in Aim 2. We feel that this information provided us with adequate information to accomplish Aim 3. By altering this procedure, it allowed us to do a more comprehensive job with Aim 1. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Training opportunities were provided to students working directly on this project as well as students working in the PI lab. This included training on the home environment and its relation to obesity risk, qualitative interview techniques, positive engagements with study participants, health disparities, health literacy, survey development techniques,psychometric testing, IRB and ethics trainings. Professional development - 2 doctoral students were able to present at and attend multiple conferences, including the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, and University of South Florida's Social Marketing workshop and conference. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Information related to the study has been distributed to participants, including a letter from the PI which outlines key study achievements. Additionally the letter and promotional materials introduce participants to the a new website in which educational materials developed for this project are housed - Live Eat Play Colorado (www.liveeatplay.colostate.edu). What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Aim 1: Rural families of children attending preschool participated in separate qualitative (n=11) and quantitative (n=26) studies. The modified Home IDEA (Inventory Describing Eating and Activity) is a self-report questionnaire for the physical home environment for food and activity items, including 110 food/drinks, 17 physical activity (PA) devices, and 9 sedentary devices. Face-to-face home interviews were conducted to inform instrument design and function while home assessments (parent and trained independent raters) completed the modified Home IDEA for psychometric validation. A final valid and reliable instrument to assess the home eating and activity environment was developed and publication of the tool is in process. Aim 2: During home interviews described in Aim 1, families were asked about education needs related to healthy eating, physical activity and screen time for thier children. Aim 3: Educational materials, including handouts and web copy, were developed and are disseminated at the Live Eat Play Colorado website (www.liveeatplay.colostate.edu). Promotion of the site, including an informational flyer and postcard, have been sent to study participants.
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Burdell, A.*, Bellows, L., Johnson, S.L., Davies, P., Gavin, W, Boles, R. The Modification of a Home Assessment Tool for Rural Families with Young Children. Presented at International Society for Behaviors in Nutrition and Physical Activity, San Diego, CA.
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Theses/Dissertations
Status:
Awaiting Publication
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Burdell, A.C. (2014) Understanding the Home Food and Activity Environment of Low-Income, Rural Families with Young Children. Doctoral Dissertation, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.
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Progress 01/01/13 to 09/30/13
Outputs
Target Audience: Parents of young children attending Head Start centers in rural Colorado. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Five graduate students and 1 undergraduate student were trained to reliably perform the Home IDEA. Additionally, these students observed the lead investigator conduct interviews and home assessments, providing them with insight into survey measurement, rural communities, and low-income families. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Results have not yet been disseminated. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Aims 2 and 3 will be explored.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Aim 1 (note - LEAP HFAEA 2.0 is now referred to as the Home IDEA instrument): Rural families of children attending preschool participated in separate qualitative (n=11) and quantitative (n=26) studies. The modified Home IDEA (Inventory Describing Eating and Activity) is a self-report questionnaire for the physical home environment for food and activity items, including 110 food/drinks, 17 physical activity (PA) devices, and 9 sedentary devices. Face-to-face home interviews were conducted to inform instrument design and function while home assessments (parent and trained independent raters) completed the modified Home IDEA for psychometric validation. Qualitative home interviews identified areas for improvement which included: clearer instructions, more detailed description of foods, reorganization of items, and reduction of items (159 to 136). Reliability testing of the modified assessment resulted in Kappa Statistics that were high (0.6-1.00) for 96 items (71 food, 16 PA, 8 sedentary), moderate (0.4-0.55) for 28 items (27 food, 1 PA), and poor for 13 items (<0.39) (12 food, 1 sedentary). Overall reliability improved from 53% for original items to 71% for modified items. Observations of working with the families in the rural communities over the past few years, as well as, through the home visits for interviews and reliability testing revealed a need to better understand external determinants that impact the food and activity environment of rural homes with young children. Home visits with the rural families revealed a level of chaos, stress, and family disorganization that was we believe is impacting the home food and activity environment and the ability of parents to complete the Home IDEA. Aims 2 & 3 have not been completed at this time.
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2013
Citation:
Burdell, A., Bellows, L., Johnson, S.L., Davies, P., Gavin, W., Boles, R.E. (2013). Assessing the Home Nutrition and Physical Activity Environment of Families with Young Children in Rural Communities. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 45(4S), S44.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2013
Citation:
Burdell, A., Johnson, S.L., Boles, R.E., Davies, P., Gavin, W., Bellows, L. (2013). The Home Food and Activity Environment of Rural Families with Young Children: Qualitative Interviews. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 45(4S), S44.
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Progress 01/01/12 to 12/31/12
Outputs
OUTPUTS: To date, a portion of Aim 1 has been conducted. Eleven (n=11) interviews with families in 4 rural communities (Buena Vista, Brush, Leadville, and Sterling) have been conducted. Interviews are guiding the modification of a home food and activity environment assessment. A modified tool is under development and will be tested with additional families as a next step. PARTICIPANTS: Laura Bellows (PI) - Worked with graduate student (A. Burdell) on IRB protocol, development of interview question set, recruitment of participants, and interviews. Susan Johson (Co-PI) - Worked with graduate student (A. Burdell) on development of interview question set and training on conducting interviews Richard Boles (Co-PI) - Worked with graduate student (A. Burdell) on development of interview question set. Patricia Davies (Co-PI) - Worked with graduate student (A. Burdell) on development of interview question set. Alexandra Burdell (Graduate Student) - Developed IRB protocol, question set for interviews, worked with Head Start centers to recruit participants, Conducted interviews and analyses. TARGET AUDIENCES: The target audience are families with children enrolled in preschool in rural communities. Families are of mixed ethnicity (majority white and Hispanic) and primarily with limited resources. Communities participating in the study include: Sterling, Colorado; Buena Vista, Colorado; Leadville, Colorado; Brush, Colorado. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
Interview transcripts are currently being analyzed.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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