ERIC Number: EJ911735
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Feb
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-8405
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Mexican American Parents' Perceptions of Childhood Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
Head, Barbara J.; Barr, Kathleen L.; Baker, Sharon K.
Journal of School Nursing, v27 n1 p51-60 Feb 2011
A study was conducted to identify the norms, values, and perceptions of urban immigrant Mexican American (MA) parents of school children relative to physical activity, healthy eating, and child risk factors for type 2 diabetes. Investigators facilitated five focus groups in an urban elementary school setting and analyzed data using qualitative analysis techniques. Methods for participant recruitment, conduct of focus groups, and qualitative data analysis are detailed. Results of analysis are presented. The relationship between parent focus group discussion and the conceptual framework guiding the study are depicted. Implications for practice and research are discussed. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Physical Activities, Mexican Americans, Focus Groups, Diabetes, Parent Attitudes, Parents, At Risk Persons, Physical Health, Social Influences, Cultural Influences, Urban Areas, Immigrants, Eating Habits, Child Health, Elementary Schools, Acculturation, Self Efficacy, Parent Role
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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