Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2663976 | Journal of Pediatric Nursing | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Sixth graders are at a prime age to modify behaviors and beliefs regarding exercise, nutrition, body image, and smoking. Empower U was created to change knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors regarding these topics. This pilot study utilized pre/post assessments of 58 sixth graders from a private middle school in the midsouth. Results showed a significant increase in self-esteem as well as in exercise and nutrition knowledge and beliefs at posttest and a significant increase in body image as well as in self-reported exercise and nutrition behaviors at the 1-month follow-up. Empower U provides nurses with an effective educational program that may be useful in positively impacting health behaviors.
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Authors
Sharon Dowdy, Maria Alvarado, Olive Atieno, Susan Barker, Sandra Barrett, Anna Carlton, Ginny Cheshire, Melissa Cooper, Crystal Eastridge, Shaylon Grant, Stefanie McHenry, Kendra Methvin, Sherry Murray, Amy Ratcliff, Catherine Reynolds, Abigail Scott,