Exploratory Study of the Clinical Utility of the Pizzi Healthy Weight Management Assessment (PHWMA) Among Burmese High School Students
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-27-2016
Abstract
OBJECTIVE. Immigrant youth in the United States are at greater risk for weight management problems than non-Hispanic White youth. We used the Pizzi Healthy Weight Management Assessment (PHWMA) to capture data on health perceptions and weight management behaviors among adolescent Burmese refugees.
METHOD. We conducted a retrospective descriptive study of 20 Burmese refugee high school students.
RESULTS. The results captured an understanding of health perceptions and weight management behaviors of the program participants. The PHWMA was found to be a valid and reliable tool for use by occupational therapy practitioners.
CONCLUSION. Findings from this study can inform program development and evaluation in outreach efforts to enhance minority youths’ health and well-being.
Recommended Citation
Kuo, F., Pizzi, M. A., Chang, W. P., Koning, S. J., & Fredrick, A. S. (2016). Exploratory study of the clinical utility of the Pizzi Healthy Weight Management Assessment (PHWMA) among Burmese High School students. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 70(5), 7005180040p1-7005180040p9. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2016.021659
Publication Title
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy
DOI
10.5014/ajot.2016.021659
Comments
Copyright © 2016 by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.