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Parents’ Readiness to Change Affects BMI Reduction Outcomes in Adolescents with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Jakubowski, Karen P. and Black, Jessica J. and El Nokali, Nermeen E. and Belendiuk, Katherine A. and Hannon, Tamara S. and Arslanian, Silva A. and Rofey, Dana L. (2012) Parents’ Readiness to Change Affects BMI Reduction Outcomes in Adolescents with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Journal of Obesity, 2012. pp. 1-12. ISSN 2090-0708

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Abstract

Evidence supports the importance of parental involvement for youth’s ability to manage weight. This study utilized the stages of change (SOC) model to assess readiness to change weight control behaviors as well as the predictive value of SOC in determining BMI outcomes in forty adolescent-parent dyads (mean adolescent age = 15 ± 1.84 (13–20), BMI = 37 ± 8.60; 70% white) participating in a weight management intervention for adolescent females with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Adolescents and parents completed a questionnaire assessing their SOC for the following four weight control domains: increasing dietary portion control, increasing fruit and vegetable consumption, decreasing dietary fat, and increasing usual physical activity. Linear regression analyses indicated that adolescent change in total SOC from baseline to treatment completion was not predictive of adolescent change in BMI from baseline to treatment completion. However, parent change in total SOC from baseline to treatment completion was predictive of adolescent change in BMI, (t(24) = 2.15, p=0.043). Findings support future research which carefully assesses adolescent and parent SOC and potentially develops interventions targeting adolescent and parental readiness to adopt healthy lifestyle goals.


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Item Type: Article
Status: Published
Creators/Authors:
CreatorsEmailPitt UsernameORCID
Jakubowski, Karen P.kpj4@pitt.edu
Black, Jessica J.
El Nokali, Nermeen E.elnokali@pitt.edu
Belendiuk, Katherine A.
Hannon, Tamara S.
Arslanian, Silva A.arslans@pitt.edu
Rofey, Dana L.dlr29@pitt.edu
Date: 26 August 2012
Date Type: Publication
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Obesity
Volume: 2012
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Page Range: pp. 1-12
DOI or Unique Handle: 10.1155/2012/298067
Schools and Programs: Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences > Psychology
Refereed: Yes
ISSN: 2090-0708
Official URL: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jobe/2012/298067/
Article Type: Research Article
Date Deposited: 13 May 2020 16:43
Last Modified: 13 May 2020 16:43
URI: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/38890

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