Abstract
The present study was part of a larger randomized controlled childhood obesity prevention trial based in 11 public recreation
centers. The primary aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of a multi-level intervention to prevent the onset of overweight
and obesity among children (5–8 years of age). However, the purpose of the current study was to identify sociodemographic
variables, such as acculturation, that were associated with receipt of physician advice among Latino primary caregivers. Participants
included 221 Latino primary caregivers and their children from San Diego, CA. Cross-sectional baseline data suggested that
Latino children with private insurance were more likely to receive physician advice regarding their eating habits. Conversely,
primary caregivers between the ages of 30–39 were less likely to receive physician advice regarding their child’s eating habits.
Current findings highlight the continued need to improve preventive efforts and reduce health disparities among a vulnerable
population, such as Latinos.
centers. The primary aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of a multi-level intervention to prevent the onset of overweight
and obesity among children (5–8 years of age). However, the purpose of the current study was to identify sociodemographic
variables, such as acculturation, that were associated with receipt of physician advice among Latino primary caregivers. Participants
included 221 Latino primary caregivers and their children from San Diego, CA. Cross-sectional baseline data suggested that
Latino children with private insurance were more likely to receive physician advice regarding their eating habits. Conversely,
primary caregivers between the ages of 30–39 were less likely to receive physician advice regarding their child’s eating habits.
Current findings highlight the continued need to improve preventive efforts and reduce health disparities among a vulnerable
population, such as Latinos.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Paper
- Pages 1-7
- DOI 10.1007/s10900-012-9588-2
- Authors
- Leticia Arellano-Morales, Department of Psychology, University of La Verne, 1950 Third St., La Verne, CA 91750, USA
- Christine M. Wood, El Camino Pediatrics, 477 N. El Camino Real, B105, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
- John P. Elder, Institute for Behavioral and Community Health, San Diego State University, 9245 Sky Park Court, Suite 221, San Diego, CA 92123, USA
- Journal Journal of Community Health
- Online ISSN 1573-3610
- Print ISSN 0094-5145