Promotoras de salud in a father-focused nutrition and physical activity program for border communities: Approaches and lessons learned from collaboration

CM Johnson, MA Allicock, JR Sharkey… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Promotoras de salud (promotoras) have been a valuable part of community research for
Latino families, such as in the recruitment or delivery of health promotion programs …

Conducting physical activity research on racially and ethnically diverse adolescents using social network analysis: case studies for practical use

T Prochnow, M Patterson, MR Umstattd Meyer… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Adolescent physical activity (PA) is significantly impacted by peer behaviors through peer
influence, peer selection, and popularity. However, the scales for these social constructs …

Designing for multilevel behavior change: A father-focused nutrition and physical activity program for Mexican-heritage families in South Texas border communities

CM Johnson, JR Sharkey, MR Umstattd Meyer… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Fathers significantly influence family functioning, as coparents and partners, and must be
part of family-based approaches to behavioral health interventions or programs. But little is …

An Evaluation of ¡Haz Espacio Para Papi!, a Culturally Tailored Nutrition and Physical Activity Pilot Program for Mexican-Heritage Fathers

A Vahk, P Monsivais, CM Johnson, JR Sharkey - Nutrients, 2024 - mdpi.com
Fathers are potential leaders of healthy behavior changes in their families. Culturally tailored
programs are needed to support behavior changes within families, including Latino families; …

[HTML][HTML] Physical Activity Outcomes of a Culturally Tailored, Father-Focused, and Family-Centered Health Promotion Program for Mexican-Heritage Families:¡ Haz …

MR Umstattd Meyer, T Prochnow, ME Wende… - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Despite the health benefits of physical activity (PA), many individuals do not meet PA
recommendations. Family-centered PA approaches, particularly active engagement by …

Make Room for Cultural Competence: A Commentary on ¡Haz Espacio para Papi!

MM Williamson, M Stellefson - American Journal of Health …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Consideration of cultural context is vital to the success of community-engaged scholarship
and health educational and promotional programming (HEPP). The¡ Haz Espacio para …

Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Father Participation in an Adolescent Obesity Prevention Program With Multiple Delivery Methods

GA Hurtado Choque, MR Rodriguez… - Health promotion …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Padres Preparados, Jóvenes Saludables was a Latino family-based obesity prevention
intervention implemented from 2017 to 2020 across eight programs in-person only, in a …

¿ Qué Está Haciendo Papá? Mexican-heritage fathers' physical activity networks after a father-focused health program

T Prochnow, MRU Meyer, MS Patterson… - Family & Community …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Physical activity (PA) is a public health priority due to holistic health benefits; however, many
adults do not meet PA guidelines. Few studies have examined Mexican-heritage fathers' …

Active Play Social Network Change for Mexican-Heritage Children Participating in a Father-Focused Health Program

T Prochnow, MR Umstattd Meyer… - American Journal of …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Background Physical activity (PA) is beneficial for physical, mental, and emotional health;
however, Latinx children report lower PA levels. Scholars have called for a renewed focus …

Relationships Between Self-regulation and use of Parenting Strategies for Eating and Physical Activity Behaviors Among Mexican-Heritage Mothers

H Delgado, MR Umstattd Meyer… - Health Behavior …, 2022 - newprairiepress.org
It is important to understand theoretically based support behaviors that can promote healthy
eating and active living among Mexican-heritage mothers. This study examined the …