Pratt Keeley J, Van Fossen Catherine, Cotto-Maisonet Jennifer, Palmer Elizabeth N, Eneli Ihuoma
1 Department of Human Sciences, Human Development and Family Science Program, The Ohio State University.
2 Director, Center for Healthy Weight and NutritionNationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Oh 43205.
Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2017 Jul;56(8):766-775. doi: 10.1177/0009922816684598. Epub 2017 Jan 5.
The study explores female caregivers' reflections on their relationship with their child (2-5 years old) and the development of their child's dietary and physical activity behaviors. Five, 90-minute semistructured focus groups were conducted to inquire about children's growth, eating behaviors and routines, physical activity, personality, and the parent-child relationship. Nineteen female caregivers diverse in race/ethnicity, age, and educational attainment participated. Participants reported that they maintained a schedule, but needed to be flexible to accommodate daily responsibilities. Family, social factors, and day care routines were influences on their children's behaviors. The main physical activity barriers were safety and time constraints. Guidance from pediatric primary care providers aimed at supporting female caregivers to build a positive foundation in their parent-child relationship, and to adopt and model healthy diet and physical activity behaviors that are respectful of schedules and barriers should be a priority for childhood obesity prevention.
该研究探讨了女性照顾者对其与2至5岁孩子关系的反思，以及孩子饮食和身体活动行为的发展情况。研究开展了5次时长90分钟的半结构化焦点小组讨论，以询问孩子的成长、饮食行为与习惯、身体活动、性格以及亲子关系。19名在种族/民族、年龄和教育程度方面各异的女性照顾者参与其中。参与者报告称，她们制定了时间表，但需要保持灵活性以应对日常事务。家庭、社会因素以及日托习惯都会影响孩子的行为。主要的身体活动障碍是安全问题和时间限制。儿科初级保健提供者应提供指导，旨在支持女性照顾者在亲子关系中建立积极的基础，并采用和示范尊重时间表和障碍的健康饮食及身体活动行为，这应成为预防儿童肥胖的首要任务。
