ERIC Number: EJ1426290
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Jun
Pages: 24
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ISSN: ISSN-2195-7177
EISSN: EISSN-2195-7185
Interventions for Health Promotion and Obesity Prevention for Children and Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review
Mansha Mirza; Jasmine P. Brown-Hollie; Yolanda Suarez-Balcazar; Deborah Parra-Medina; Sarah Camillone; Weiwen Zeng; Estefania Garcia-Gomez; Nazanin Heydarian; Sandy Magaña
Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v11 n2 p225-248 2024
This systematic review evaluated interventions and relevant outcomes for health promotion and obesity prevention among children and adolescents with developmental disabilities (DD). Twenty-one studies including randomized control trials (n= 9) and quasi-experimental studies (n=12) published between 2010 and 2021 met inclusion criteria related to participant characteristics, intervention type, and child obesity-related outcomes. Five types of intervention programs were identified: aerobic and strength training, sport-based physical activity, aquatic exercise, active video gaming, and diet and lifestyle. Whereas analysis of intervention outcomes, efficacy, and study rigor showed mixed results and weak evidence of effective interventions, this review identified gaps in the literature, promising strategies for addressing obesity in children with DD, and implications for practice and future research.
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Obesity, Prevention, Intervention, Developmental Disabilities, Children, Students with Disabilities, Adolescents, Journal Articles, Physical Activities, Dietetics, Exercise, Human Body, Video Games, Activities
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) (DHHS/ACL); US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living (ACL)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 90DPHF00050100