iAmHealthy Parents First: A Televideo Parent and Child Obesity Program for Rural Families

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER · Nov 8, 2022

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The iAmHealthy Parents First trial is studying a program designed to help families in rural areas tackle obesity in children. The goal is to find out if a program that first focuses only on parents is more effective than one that includes both parents and children from the very beginning. Families that participate will learn strategies to promote healthy eating and active lifestyles.

To be eligible for this study, families should live in a rural area with a small population, and the child should be in the 1st to 5th grade with a higher-than-normal weight. Additionally, the parent should have a body mass index (BMI) in a certain range. Both the parent and child need to speak English, and they must be available to join the program sessions. Participants can expect to engage in interactive sessions that promote health and wellness, and they will receive support and guidance throughout the program. This trial is currently recruiting participants, so if you meet the criteria and are interested, it could be a great opportunity to help your family become healthier together.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Family lives in a rural area (city and/or county population \<20,000) or as defined by RUCA codes, Urban Influence Codes, amount of agricultural income, or individual commuting patterns
• • Child BMI%ile ≥ 85th and parent BMI 25-50 kg/m2
• • Child in 1st-5th grade or 6-11 years of age
• • Child and parent speak English
• • Family is available at times intervention is offered
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • For parents: new MI, stroke or cancer diagnosis in past 6 months, recent bariatrics surgery (within 2 years) or planned within 1 year, pregnancy in last 6 months or planned within 1 year