Trial reportCanadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique
A family-based intervention to promote healthy lifestyles in an aboriginal community in Canada.
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42 citing papers in PubMed, 11 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 103 citations in OpenAlex.
- Interventions to prevent obesity in children aged 5 to 11 years old.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2024Pooled it
- Family-centred interventions for Indigenous early childhood well-being by primary healthcare services.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2022Pooled it
- Identifying effective intervention strategies to reduce children's screen time: a systematic review and meta-analysis.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2021Pooled it
- Effective and resource-efficient strategies for recruiting families in physical activity, sedentary behavior, nutrition, and obesity prevention research: A systematic review with expert opinion.Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 2021Pooled it
- Environmental Interventions to Reduce the Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages: Abridged Cochrane Systematic Review.Obesity facts · 2020Pooled it
- Environmental interventions to reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and their effects on health.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2019Pooled it
- Systematic review of dietary trans-fat reduction interventions.Bulletin of the World Health Organization · 2017Pooled it
- Family-based interventions to increase physical activity in children: a systematic review, meta-analysis and realist synthesis.Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 2016Pooled it
- Exploring the role of community engagement in improving the health of disadvantaged populations: a systematic review.Global health action · 2015Pooled it
- A comparison of the effectiveness of physical activity and sedentary behaviour interventions in reducing sedentary time in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials.Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 2014Pooled it
- Intergenerational energy balance interventions: a systematic literature review.Health education & behavior : the official publication of the Society for Public Health Education · 2011Pooled it
- Effect of Family-Based REDUCE Intervention Program on Children Eating Behavior and Dietary Intake: Randomized Controlled Field Trial.Nutrients · 2020Trial
- Guelph Family Health Study: pilot study of a home-based obesity prevention intervention.Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique · 2018Trial
- Effect of a family focused active play intervention on sedentary time and physical activity in preschool children.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2012Trial
- Physical activity-based, wholistic, wellness interventions for Indigenous women in Canada: An environmental scan to identify programs and promising practices.Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique · 2026Review
- Sugar-sweetened beverages and water intake among Indigenous youth in the United States and Canada: a scoping review of interventions.International journal of circumpolar health · 2025Article
- A Scoping Review of Barriers and Facilitators of Physical Activity among Equity-denied Groups in Canada: An Intersectional Equity Lens.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2025Article
- The role of water insecurity in influencing water and sugar-sweetened beverage choices: A scoping review.PLOS sustainability and transformation · 2025Article
- Home-based physical activity strategies for healthy adults: A scoping review.Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Review
- Nutritional interventions for indigenous adults in Canada - opportunities to sustain health and cultural practices: a scoping review.International journal of circumpolar health · 2024Article
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15 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
contextObesity is a major public health problem in North America, particularly in Aboriginal people.
objectiveTo determine if a household-based lifestyle intervention is effective at reducing energy intake and increasing physical activity among Aboriginal families after 6 months. DESIGN, PARTICIPANTS, AND
interventionRandomized, open trial of 57 Aboriginal households recruited between May 2004 and April 2005 from the Six Nations Reserve in Ohsweken, Canada. Aboriginal Health Counsellors made regular home visits to assist families in setting dietary and physical activity goals. Additional interventions included provision of filtered water, a physical activity program for children, and educational events about healthy lifestyles.
results57 households involving 174 individuals were randomized to intervention or usual care. Intervention households decreased consumption of fats, oils and sweets compared to usual care households (-4.9 servings per day vs. -3 servings/day, p=0.006), and this was associated with a reduction in trans fatty acids (-0.2 vs. +0.6 grams/day, p=0.02). Water consumption increased (+0.3 vs. -0.1 servings/day, p<0.04) and soda pop consumption decreased (-0.3 vs. -0.1 servings/day, p=0.02) in intervention households compared to usual care. A trend toward increased knowledge about healthy dietary practices in children, increased leisure-time activity and decreased sedentary behaviours was observed, although these differences were not statistically significant.
conclusionA household-based intervention is associated with some positive changes in dietary practices and activity patterns. A larger and longer-term intervention which addresses both individual change and structural barriers in the community is needed.
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