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Use of Photovoice in Raising Healthy Preschoolers

Kaesberg, Julia Loomis
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2030-2781
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1461871890

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2016, Master of Science, Miami University, Exercise and Health Studies.
In the state of Ohio, the obesity rates for low-income preschoolers are between 10.5% and 12.9%, depending on poverty level, which is higher than the national rates (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015e). This qualitative Photovoice study explored the barriers to raising healthy preschoolers from the insights of mothers and grandmothers (n=5) at one Midwestern Head Start location. Participants attended five 2-hour Photovoice sessions, which included a description of the research study, the Photovoice process, instruction on camera use, and multiple discussions of the images the participants generated. Constant comparative analysis was used in conjunction with grounded theory to analyze the data. Five major themes were formed from the data: stressors, a need for parenting strategies, unsafe environments, grocery shopping strategies and barriers, and family meals and cooking. The results from the Photovoice study provided insight into the unique challenges that Head Start families face, which may provide health educators and Head Start staff members with the information necessary to provide relevant educational interventions and resources to the families to assist them in raising healthy preschoolers.
Valerie A. Ubbes, PhD, MCHES (Advisor)
M. Elizabeth Miller, PhD, RD, LD (Committee Member)
Stephanie Nicely, EdD, MSN, RN (Committee Member)
69 p.
Health; Kinesiology
Photovoice; Preschool; Nutrition; Head Start; Qualitative

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  • Kaesberg, J. L. (2016). Use of Photovoice in Raising Healthy Preschoolers [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1461871890

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Kaesberg, Julia. Use of Photovoice in Raising Healthy Preschoolers. 2016. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1461871890.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Kaesberg, Julia. "Use of Photovoice in Raising Healthy Preschoolers." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1461871890

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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