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Tytuł:
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Training Needs of Nutrition Educators Engaged in Policy, Systems, and Environmental Approaches.
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Autorzy:
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Hill TF; Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Electronic address: .
Stark CM; Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
Sellers DE; Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
Dollahite JS; Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
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Źródło:
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Journal of nutrition education and behavior [J Nutr Educ Behav] 2020 Dec; Vol. 52 (12), pp. 1131-1138. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Sep 04.
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Typ publikacji:
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Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
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Język:
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English
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Imprint Name(s):
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Publication: <2006->: New York : Elsevier
Original Publication: Hamilton, ON : Decker, c2002-<2005>
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MeSH Terms:
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Education, Distance*
Nutrition Policy*
Health Education/*organization & administration
Nutritionists/*education
Food Assistance ; Humans ; Needs Assessment ; Nutrition Therapy ; Surveys and Questionnaires
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Contributed Indexing:
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Keywords: EFNEP; Online training; SNAP-Ed; needs assessment; policy, systems, and environmental approaches
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Entry Date(s):
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Date Created: 20200908 Date Completed: 20210623 Latest Revision: 20210623
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Update Code:
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20240105
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DOI:
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10.1016/j.jneb.2020.07.007
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PMID:
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32896472
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Objective: Assess training needs of nutrition educators incorporating policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) approaches into their obesity prevention efforts, to identify content for online training.
Methods: Conducted a national, online survey of state and local Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education professionals engaged in PSE efforts.
Results: Respondents (n = 601) rated the importance of 24 training topics related to planning, implementing, and evaluating PSE approaches. Most (21) topics were rated very important or essential, confirming the need for a comprehensive approach. Paired-sample t tests found significant differences (P <0.001) in some training needs between local and state staff (eg, training in evaluation rated higher for state staff). Training needs did not differ by program, region, or length of employment. The top 5 settings for PSE efforts were schools, farmers' markets, food banks/pantries, community gardens, and after-school programs.
Conclusions and Implications: Results informed the development of an online training for program implementers. Future research will be needed to assess and refine training needs further, which will evolve as nutrition educators gain more experience in PSE approaches.
(Copyright © 2020. Published by Elsevier Inc.)