Mentoring to be Active for Rural Appalachia Children

Description

The innovative MPBA+F begins with peer-to-peer mentoring followed by structured parental/family support for long-term reinforcement of PA behaviors. Building and reinforcing skills, MPBA+F mitigates resource stressors and strengthens protective factors by providing culturally appropriate knowledge and skills to improve the sustainability of physical activity at home without the use of exercise equipment. By strengthening social support through peer and friendship networks and family-based support, MPBA+F responds to the unique needs of rural Appalachians in a culturally responsive way. This study targets physical activity among children with overweight, obesity, or extreme obesity because rural Appalachian communities identify sedentary activity as a key contributor to the high rates of obesity and diabetes risk among youth.

Conditions

Physical Activity, Exercise, Body Composition

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Study overview

The innovative MPBA+F begins with peer-to-peer mentoring followed by structured parental/family support for long-term reinforcement of PA behaviors. Building and reinforcing skills, MPBA+F mitigates resource stressors and strengthens protective factors by providing culturally appropriate knowledge and skills to improve the sustainability of physical activity at home without the use of exercise equipment. By strengthening social support through peer and friendship networks and family-based support, MPBA+F responds to the unique needs of rural Appalachians in a culturally responsive way. This study targets physical activity among children with overweight, obesity, or extreme obesity because rural Appalachian communities identify sedentary activity as a key contributor to the high rates of obesity and diabetes risk among youth.

Mentoring to be Active: Peer Mentoring to Mitigate Obesity and Extreme Obesity in Rural Appalachian Children

Mentoring to be Active for Rural Appalachia Children

Condition
Physical Activity
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Columbus

Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * enrolled in 7th grade at the start of the study,
  • * have a body mass index percentile of 85th or greater for age and gender,
  • * not under medical care for OB or type 1 diabetes,
  • * have reliable internet connection at home,
  • * have access to a computer, laptop or tablet at home,
  • * not expected to move from the participating county before the conclusion of the study.
  • * read at a 5th grade-level,
  • * speak English,
  • * have a home-mailing address (not PO box),
  • * have a working telephone number, and
  • * are not expected to move from the participating county before study conclusion.
  • * are in either 10th or 11th grade at the start of the recruitment,
  • * reside in a targeted county,
  • * interested in working with peers, supporting others, and striving to cultivate their own health-supportive behaviors,
  • * have reliable internet connection at home,
  • * have access to a computer, laptop or tablet at home,
  • * are not expected to move before the intervention ends,
  • * can speak English,
  • * are recommended by a teacher, school advisor, or counselor.
  • * not in 7th grade at the start of the study.
  • * not able to read or Speak English;
  • * not classified as either overweight or obese at start of study.

Ages Eligible for Study

11 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Ohio State University,

Study Record Dates

2025-11-14