Implementation of a high intensity lunch intervention in three selected local communities- A case study
Authors
Heerup, Charlotte Terese ; Bødker, Sabina
Term
4. term
Publication year
2015
Submitted on
2015-06-09
Pages
1
Abstract
This case study aimed to examine whether a lunch intervention targeting families with schoolchildren can promote healthy lunchboxes at school. Using a multicomponent health promotion approach—educational activities, a lunchbox workshop, kitchen activities, and a parent event delivered in school and supermarket settings and via mass media—the study assessed children’s Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP). Two preschool classes at Højby School photographed their lunchboxes and took part in focus groups; a knowledge-based quiz was administered before (n=24) and after (n=27) the intervention, and three parents participated in semi-structured interviews. An independent t-test showed a statistically significant difference between boys and girls after the intervention (p=0.047). Focus groups indicated a general awareness among children of what a healthy lunchbox should include, and parent interviews showed strong attention to preparing healthy lunches, while also highlighting challenges related to children’s limited preferences. Overall, the findings suggest a shared understanding aligned with the five elements of Madpakkehånden and support considering healthy lunch habits in new school legislation alongside physical activity.
Dette case study havde til formål at undersøge, om en frokostintervention rettet mod familier med skolebørn kan fremme sunde madpakker i skolen. Med udgangspunkt i en multikomponent sundhedsfremmende indsats bestående af undervisningsaktiviteter, en madpakke-workshop, køkkenaktiviteter og et forældreevent i skole- og supermarkedsmiljøer samt via massemedier, blev børns viden, holdninger og praksis (KAP) vurderet. To børnehaveklasser på Højby Skole tog billeder af deres madpakker og deltog i fokusgruppeinterviews; en videnquiz blev gennemført før (n=24) og efter (n=27) interventionen, og tre forældre deltog i semistrukturerede interviews. En uafhængig t-test viste en statistisk signifikant forskel mellem drenge og piger efter interventionen (p=0,047). Fokusgrupperne indikerede en generel bevidsthed blandt børnene om, hvad en sund madpakke bør indeholde, og forældreinterviewene viste stor opmærksomhed på at forberede sunde madpakker, men også udfordringer knyttet til børns begrænsede præferencer. Samlet peger resultaterne på en fælles forståelse af en sund madpakke i tråd med de fem elementer i Madpakkehånden, og at sunde frokostvaner bør indgå i den nye skolelovgivning på linje med fysisk aktivitet.
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