Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA.
J Sch Nurs. 2022 Jun;38(3):259-269. doi: 10.1177/1059840520930071. Epub 2020 Jun 8.
School-based body mass index (BMI) screening is required in 50% of states with parent notification letters distributed among 11 of those states. Additional research is needed to effectively communicate screening results to parents. We conducted a pilot investigation of parent acceptability of an electronic, interactive BMI parental notification letter (e-BMI) along with the feasibility of implementing an e-BMI letter in the school setting. In addition, we assessed parental attitudes and practices regarding their child's weight-related behaviors. Electronic letter distribution and parent receipt were consistent with traditional paper letter mailings; however, we did not observe any significant behavioral impacts with either letter format. Parents reported interest in wellness programming offered by the school, a potential opportunity for schools to engage families in healthful practices. Additional research is needed to understand the impact of e-BMI letters and accompanying web-based resources specifically for parents of students with overweight or obesity.
学校为基础的体重指数（BMI）筛查在一半的州是强制性的，其中 11 个州会向家长分发通知信。需要进一步的研究来有效地将筛查结果传达给家长。我们对电子互动式 BMI 家长通知信（e-BMI）的家长接受度进行了试点调查，以及在学校环境中实施 e-BMI 信的可行性进行了调查。此外，我们评估了父母对孩子与体重相关的行为的态度和做法。电子信件的分发和家长的接收与传统的纸质信件邮寄一致；然而，我们没有观察到任何与两种信件格式相关的显著行为影响。家长们表示对学校提供的健康计划感兴趣，这是学校让家长参与健康实践的潜在机会。需要进一步的研究来了解 e-BMI 信件及其随附的网络资源对超重或肥胖学生的家长的影响。
