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JOURNAL OF HEALTH CARE FOR THE POOR AND UNDERSERVED
Volume 24, Issue 2, Pages 80-96Publisher
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV PRESS
DOI: 10.1353/hpu.2013.0107
Keywords
Childhood obesity; systems approach; multi-sector approach; Latino community
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A collaborative approach to identify opportunities for interactions between multiple systems is an important model for childhood obesity prevention. This paper describes a process aligning multiple partners in primary care, public health, university research, schools, and community organizations. Jointly implemented strategies in a Latino under-served community included: (1) building an effective and sustainable collaborative team; (2) disseminating a healthy weight message across sectors; (3) assessing weight status and healthy weight plans in primary care, school, and early childhood settings; and (4) implementing policy changes to support healthy eating and physical activity The process and lessons learned were analyzed so other communities can utilize a systems approach to develop culturally appropriate interventions tailored to a specific community.
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