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ArticleBMC public health2023

Results from "Live Well", a randomized controlled community-based participatory intervention to prevent obesity in new immigrant mother-child dyads.

Christina D Economos, Alison Tovar, Silvina Choumenkovitch, Rebecca Boulos, Kenneth Chui, David M Gute, Raymond R Hyatt, Nesly Metayer, Alex Pirie, Aviva Must

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Christina D EconomosGerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA. christina.economos@tufts.edu.
Alison TovarDepartment of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Center for Health Promotion and Health Equity, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, USA.
Silvina ChoumenkovitchGerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA.
Rebecca BoulosMaine Public Health Association, Augusta, ME, USA.
Kenneth ChuiDepartment of Public Health and Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA.
David M GuteDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, School of Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA.
Raymond R HyattFreeport Development Strategies, Burlington, MA, USA.
Nesly MetayerCenter for Public Management, Suffolk University, Boston, MA, USA.
Alex PirieImmigrant Service Providers Group/Health, Somerville, MA, USA.
Aviva MustDepartment of Public Health and Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA.
Tufts University · USAmerican Public Health Association · USBoston University · USFreeport Historical Society · USRhode Island Department of Health · US

Funding

Assessing and Preventing Obesity Among New ImmigrantsR01HD057841 · NICHD · TUFTS UNIVERSITY BOSTON · PI ECONOMOS, CHRISTINA D · 2008 to 2011
$2.6M
NICHD NIH HHS R01 HD057841
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundUpon arrival, the prevalence of overweight and obesity is lower in new immigrants than their native counterparts in the U.S. With longer residency in the U.S., these differences converge over time, followed by higher prevalence among immigrants than native U.S. residents. Results from the Live Well project in the Greater Boston area demonstrate the viability of utilizing a culturally adapted, community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach to reduce weight gain among newly immigrated mother-child dyads.

methodsHaitian, Latina, and Brazilian mother-child dyads (n = 390), new to the U.S. (fewer than 10 years) were enrolled in a one- to two-year long CBPR lifestyle intervention that targeted dietary and physical activity behaviors. Attendance was recorded to establish dose. Demographics, anthropometrics, and relevant covariates were collected from participants at baseline, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months. Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated using objectively measured height and weight. Linear mixed regression models were used to assess change in BMI and BMI z-score of mothers and children respectively.

resultsAt baseline, nearly 75% of mothers and 50% of children were either overweight or obese (BMI ≥ 25.0 and BMI z-score ≥ 85

conclusionsFindings from Live Well demonstrate the viability of utilizing a CBPR approach to address overweight and obesity among immigrant mothers. Given the higher-than-expected prevalence of overweight and obesity among mother-child dyads by ~ 6 years of U.S. residency, and lower maternal participation rates in the intervention, additional research is necessary to identify the optimal intervention length, retention strategies, and approach to jointly support healthy maternal and child weight.

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Emigrants and ImmigrantsPediatric ObesityBody Mass IndexFemaleHaitiHumansMother-Child RelationsMothersObesityOverweightCommunity-based participatory researchImmigrantsObesityRandomized controlled trial

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PMID37784070
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