Journal article
Descriptive study of carers' support, encouragement and modelling of healthy lifestyle behaviours in residential out-of-home care
R Cox, H Skouteris, M Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, AD Jones, D Gallant, S Omerogullari, R Miller, LL Hardy
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health | WILEY | Published : 2015
Abstract
Objective: Given the high prevalence of overweight/obesity among young people in residential out-of-home care (OOHC), and as their carers are in loco parentis, this research aimed: 1) to examine the healthy lifestyle cognitions and behaviours of residential carers; and 2) to describe resources needed to improve diet and/or physical activity outcomes for residents. Methods: Cross-sectional data were collected from 243 residential carers. Measures included: demographics; knowledge of dietary/physical activity recommendations; self-reported encouragement/importance of health behaviours; physical activity/screen time (at work); unit 'healthiness'; and necessary resources for creating a healthy e..
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Awarded by Australian Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
[ "This project was funded by the Australian Research Council Linkage Scheme (LP120100605) and approved by the Department of Human Services Research Coordinating Committee, Victoria.", "The project was supported by three major community service organisations in Victoria: Berry Street, Salvation Army Westcare and Wesley Mission Victoria; and a single therapeutic unit from the Department of Human Services.", "Rachael Cox has a PhD scholarship funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council." ]