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Resource mobilization combined with motivational interviewing to promote healthy behaviors and healthy weight in low-income families: An intervention feasibility study.

Helena H LarocheJennifer Park-MrochAmy M J O'SheaSarai RiceYolanda CintronBery Engebretsen
Published in: SAGE open medicine (2022)
This intervention was feasible in terms of recruitment and delivery of family sessions and community referrals and acceptable to participants, but maintaining contact with participants was difficult. Findings warrant improvements to help retention and logistical aspects of communication between families and coaches and testing in a randomized, controlled trial.
Keyphrases
  • randomized controlled trial
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • body mass index
  • physical activity
  • weight loss
  • weight gain