The Influence of Parental Participation on Obesity Interventions in African American Adolescent Females: An Integrative Review

Author(s)

Michelle Nichols
Susan Newman
Lynne S. Nemeth
Gayenell Magwood PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN, University of South CarolinaFollow

Document Type

Article

Abstract

African American adolescent females have the highest prevalence rates of obesity among those age 18 and under. The long-term health effects and associated comorbidities of obesity within this cohort threaten the health and well-being of a major section of the U.S. population. There is a need to understand the influence of parental support in reducing obesity related health disparities. Using a social ecological framework to explore parental influence on adolescent obesity interventions allows for greater insight into the complex and dynamic influences affecting the lives of African American adolescent females who are obese.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2014.12.004

Publication Info

Published in Journal of Pediatric Nursing, Volume 30, Issue 3, 2015, pages 485-493.

APA Citation

Nichols, M., Newman, S., Nemeth, L. S., & Magwood, G. (2015). The Influence of Parental Participation on Obesity Interventions in African American Adolescent Females: An Integrative Review. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 30(3), 485–493.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2014.12.004

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