Muath A Aldosari, Omair M Bukhari, Ryan Richard Ruff, Joseph N Palmisano, Helen Nguyen, Chester W Douglass, Richard Niederman, Jacqueline R Starr
Comprehensive, School-Based Preventive Dentistry: Program Details and Students' Unmet Dental Needs
The Journal of school health
evaluate communitybased intervention aimed primary prevention disordered eating among preadolescent girls girl scout troop members randomized control intervention groups program feasibility effect postintervention 3month followup evaluated 226 girls mean age 106 years standard deviation 07 24 girl scout troops six 90minute sessions focusing media literacy advocacy skills evaluation focused program satisfaction shortterm effect dieting behaviors body image attitudes media knowledge attitudes habits performed tests chi 2 tests analyses covariance including troop random source variation baseline 29 girls trying lose weight program notable positive influence mediarelated attitudes behaviors including internalization sociocultural ideals selfefficacy impact weightrelated social norms print media habits modest program effect bodyrelated knowledge attitudes apparent postintervention ie body size acceptance puberty knowledge perceived weight status followup significant changes noted dieting behaviors hypothesized direction satisfaction program high among girls parents leaders feasible use community youth settings girl scouts implement interventions prevent disordered eating behaviors program led positive trends outcome variables however longer intensive interventions needed lasting changes body image dieting behaviors