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ERIC Number: EJ1364799
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Feb
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1090-1981
EISSN: EISSN-1552-6127
Head Start Health and Nutrition Managers' Perceptions of the Process of Measuring BMI and Communicating Preschooler's Weight Status
Miller, M. Elizabeth; Nicely, Stephanie; Shefet, Dana; Stage, Virginia C.
Health Education & Behavior, v50 n1 p41-48 Feb 2023
Body mass index (BMI) screenings are conducted as part of Head Start's (HS) health and nutrition assessments. Weight status classifications, which rely on the accuracy of the BMI measurements, are communicated to caregivers to engage them in health behavior change. Limited qualitative research has been conducted on the procedures for BMI measurement and reporting in HS programs. Interviews (n=28) were conducted with HS health/nutrition managers in Ohio and North Carolina to understand the processes used to conduct BMI screenings and disseminate reports and identify related needs. Themes included "Personnel, Equipment, and Training for BMI Measurements"; "Classifying and Communicating BMI and Referrals"; "Professional Development Opportunities"; and "Resource, Training/Policy Needs to Support BMI Practices." Programs need additional resources to implement BMI measurement training and improve data accuracy and entry. Clarification of the referral/follow-up process and training around communicating with caregivers is also needed to better support families in implementing behavior change.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Ohio; North Carolina
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