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SUBMITTER: Kitzman-Ulrich HE
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5084616 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Kitzman-Ulrich Heather E HE Wilson Dawn K DK Lyerly Jordan E JE
Clinical practice in pediatric psychology 20160623 3
This study obtained qualitative data from African American (AA) youth and caregiver dyads to inform the Families Improving Together (FIT) for Weight Loss Trial. Focus groups were conducted with 55 AA parent and caregiver dyads to gather perspectives on facilitators and barriers, motivators, and program preferences for health and weight loss using a socio-ecological framework. Four main themes emerged: using a positive health promotion framework for weight loss programs, social support and the ro ...[more]