title: Process evaluation of the Hunter Illawarra Kids Challenge Using Parent Support study: a multisite randomized controlled trial for the management of child obesity.
abstract: The purposes of this article are to (a) outline findings from secondary or process outcome data of the Hunter Illawarra Kids Challenge Using Parent Support (HIKCUPS) study and (b) inform the design and development of future research interventions and practice in the management of child obesity. Data were collected by means of facilitator evaluations, independent session observation, attendance records, and parent questionnaires. Internal validity and reliability of the program delivery were high. All parents reported positive changes in their children as a result of the physical activity program, the dietary modification program, or both. Most participants completed the home activities, but more than half reported that finding time to do them was problematic. Facilitator review indicated that future programs should specifically cater to children of similar age or same sex, allow adequate time for explanation of complex nutritional concepts, and use intrinsic motivators for participants. Recommendations for future interventions, specifically the implementation of subsequent HIKCUPS or other multisite effectiveness studies, are detailed.
authors.affiliation: Child Obesity Research Centre, Faculty of Education, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia. rachelj@uow.edu.au
authors.forename: Rachel A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: Janet M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Warren
authors.forename: Anthony D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Okely
authors.forename: Clare E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Collins
authors.forename: Philip J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Morgan
authors.forename: Dylan P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Cliff
authors.forename: Tracy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Burrows
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cleary
authors.forename: Louise A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Baur
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D004032:Diet; D015444:Exercise; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000628:therapy*; D010290:Parents; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012737:Sex Factors; D013997:Time Factors