ERIC Number: EJ1342553
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Jun
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-8405
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Feasibility of an Online, Interactive Body Mass Index Parental Notification Letter (e-BMI)
Hoke, Alicia M.; Poger, Jennifer M.; Lehman, Erik B.; Kraschnewski, Jennifer L.
Journal of School Nursing, v38 n3 p259-269 Jun 2022
School-based body mass index (BMI) screening is required in 50% of states with parent notification letters distributed among 11 of those states. Additional research is needed to effectively communicate screening results to parents. We conducted a pilot investigation of parent acceptability of an electronic, interactive BMI parental notification letter (e-BMI) along with the feasibility of implementing an e-BMI letter in the school setting. In addition, we assessed parental attitudes and practices regarding their child's weight-related behaviors. Electronic letter distribution and parent receipt were consistent with traditional paper letter mailings; however, we did not observe any significant behavioral impacts with either letter format. Parents reported interest in wellness programming offered by the school, a potential opportunity for schools to engage families in healthful practices. Additional research is needed to understand the impact of e-BMI letters and accompanying web-based resources specifically for parents of students with overweight or obesity.
Descriptors: Body Composition, Body Weight, Body Height, Screening Tests, Parent Attitudes, Wellness, Child Health, Letters (Correspondence), Urban Schools, Delivery Systems, Access to Information, Elementary School Students, Nutrition, Physical Activity Level, Web Sites, Family Environment, Individual Characteristics, Health Promotion
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) (DHHS/NIH)
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Identifiers - Location: Pennsylvania
Grant or Contract Numbers: UL1TR002014; UL1TR00045
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