Child Health Nurs Res.  2021 Jul;27(3):225-242. 10.4094/chnr.2021.27.3.225.

The Let’s Eat Healthy and Move at School program for adolescents in South Korea: Program design, implementation, and evaluation plan using intervention mapping

Affiliations
  • 1Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, Institute for Health Science Research, Inje University, Busan, Korea
  • 2Assistant Professor, Department of Work and Social Psychology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
  • 3Professor, College of Nursing, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Korea
  • 4Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Konkuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
  • 5Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
  • 6Graduate Student, College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea

Abstract

Purpose
This study aimed to systematically develop an obesity prevention program for adolescents to promote healthy eating and physical activity in schools.
Methods
The development of the Let's Eat Healthy and Move at School program for adolescents followed the six steps of intervention mapping (IM). IM is a widely used protocol for developing systematic and effective interventions based on theories and evidence.
Results
To better understand the problem and identify the needs of adolescents, interviews were conducted with teachers, school nurses, and students (step 1). In step 2, the desired behaviors and their determinants were established and combined into a matrix comprising 16 change objectives. In step 3, theoretical methods such as persuasive communication and consciousness-raising were chosen. The program was segmented into three educational activity sessions in step 4. In step 5, an implementation manual was developed for program instructors to ensure effective and accurate implementation. Finally, practices for evaluating the program's effectiveness and procedures were designed in step 6.
Conclusion
The Let’s Eat Healthy and Move at School program will provide adolescents with guidelines to promote healthy living and prevent obesity in everyday life using strategies for sustainable adolescent obesity prevention and management.

Keyword

Adolescent; Obesity; Program development; School nursing
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