The purpose of the research is to learn whether written materials or handouts that are given to parents are helpful in changing knowledge or behavior.
Few written resources for families have been tested in the primary care setting. Kid STRIDE (STRiving to Improve Diet \& Exercise) is an educational booklet designed for parents of overweight children. We hypothesize that this booklet will benefit a small percentage of the overweight and obese population of children as a first-tiered approach to treatment of overweight and obese children.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
95
Parents will be asked to read the booklet and complete a pre- and post-questionnaire.
Parents will be asked to read a safety booklet and complete a pre- and post-questionnaire.
GHC Capitol Pediatric Clinic
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
UW Health East Towne Pediatrics
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
UW Health West Towne Pediatrics
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
UW Health Park Street Pediatrics
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Assess the effectiveness of written materials on changing knowledge and behavior regarding diet, exercise, and other weight factors.
Time frame: 3 months
Assess the impact of the intervention on height and weight as reflected in a change in BMI z-score.
Time frame: 3 months
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