iAmHealthy: Rationale, design and application of a family-based mHealth pediatric obesity intervention for rural children

Children in rural areas are disproportionately affected by pediatric obesity. Poor access to healthcare providers, lack of nutrition education, lower socioeconomic status, and fewer opportunities to be physically active are all unique barriers that contribute to this growing health concern. There are very few pediatric obesity interventions that have been developed that target this unique population. iAmHealthy is a family-based behavioral, nutrition and physical activity intervention developed with input from rural children and families that capitalizes on the innovative use of mobile health applications (mHealth).

Source: Contemporary Clinical Trials - January 7, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: Ann M. Davis, Gretchen Beaver, Meredith Dreyer Gillette, Eve-Lynn Nelson, Kandace Fleming, Rebecca Swinburne Romine, Debra K. Sullivan, Robert Lee, Kelley Pettee Gabriel, Kelsey Dean, Megan Murray, Myles Faith Source Type: research