Abstract
Severe childhood obesity, the fastest growing subcategory of childhood obesity, affects 4-6% of youth. Children from racial/ethnic minority groups and low income households are disproportionately affected. Severe obesity increases risk for metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, musculoskeletal problems, poor health-related quality of life, bullying, low self-worth, absenteeism, and adult obesity. One method of addressing childhood obesity is through school-based interventions. School nurses may be well-suited to lead obesity interventions because of their healthcare expertise, long-term relationships with students and families, and availability to students without financial burden.
Notes
Dr. Schroeder was a Sigma Foundation for Nursing Small Grant Recipient. To view the grant report, please visit https://www.sigmarepository.org/grant_reports/53/
Sigma Membership
Kappa Chi
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Meta-Analysis/Synthesis
Research Approach
Mixed/Multi Method Research
Keywords:
School Nurses, Obesity, New York City Schools, Children
Advisor
Arlene Smaldone
Second Advisor
Y. Claire Wang
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
Columbia University
Degree Year
2016
Recommended Citation
Schroeder, Krista, "Evaluation of a school nurse-led intervention for children with severe obesity in New York City schools" (2021). Dissertations. 1715.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/1715
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2021-10-20
Full Text of Presentation
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