Implementation of a family intervention to increase fruit and vegetable intake: the Hi5+ experience.
Family is an important, yet challenging, target for dietary intervention. This article describes the implementation of Hi5+, a family fruit and vegetable (FV) promotion program. Complementing a fourth-grade school curriculum, the seven weekly Family Fun Nites were at-home family meal sharing and game evenings. A sample of families (N = 575; 69% consented) from schools in a southeastern U.S. urban area received tailored intervention materials based on their FV attitudes and family interaction styles. A pyramidal organizational design, using peer leaders, facilitated 71% of families to complete all seven sessions, whereas 84% completed at least one session. Significant independent predictors of program completion were attending an introductory Kick-Off Nite, interactive family style, additional adults in the household, married parents, being African American, earning more than 60,000 dollars, and additional children in the household. Family-specific issues and initial program experience are important considerations for implementing a family intervention.
Harrington
Kathleen F
KF
University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
Franklin
Frank A
FA
Davies
Susan L
SL
Shewchuk
Richard M
RM
Binns
Maria Brown
MB
D000328:Adult; D000407:Alabama; D002648:Child; D005192:Family Health; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005638:Fruit; D006266:Health Education; D006284:Health Plan Implementation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic / Q000379:methods; D014675:Vegetables