Abstract
Objectives: Naturopathic medicine has demonstrated efficacy at reducing risk factors for chronic disease. Targeting health behaviors of parents and caregivers in a group-based setting may improve the behaviors of children in their care. This study sought to assess the feasibility of such a program. Design: Participants of a six-session health education series were invited to respond to surveys and participate in a focus group about their health behaviors and their experience in the program. Subjects: Caregivers of children aged 0-6 attending publicly funded community centers in Ontario, Canada. Interventions: A 6-week group-based naturopathic education program to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors among caregivers. Outcome measures: Satisfaction with content and delivery, and frequency of healthy behaviors. Results: The majority of responses indicated satisfaction with the program, and an ongoing benefit 6 weeks and more after completion. There was a clear correlation between healthy behaviors of parents and children. Conclusions: A group-based naturopathic education program may be a feasible method of delivering primary-prevention education to caregivers, particularly in the domains of practicality and acceptability.
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