Helping Latina mothers reduce stress to improve their children's health
Reducing Maternal Stress to Improve Obesity-related Parenting Practices
This study is looking at how a mindfulness program can help Latina mothers feel less stressed and, in turn, support healthier habits for their kids to help prevent obesity.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | American University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894035 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how reducing stress in Latina mothers can positively influence their parenting practices and help prevent obesity in their children. It focuses on developing a mindfulness-based program called ATIENDE, which aims to lower psychological stress and promote healthier behaviors. The study will involve a randomized clinical trial with 50 Latina mothers of elementary-school age children, comparing the mindfulness intervention to a control group. Participants will provide feedback on their experiences, which will help assess the program's effectiveness and feasibility.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Latina mothers with children aged 0-11 years who are at risk for obesity.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Latina or whose children are not within the specified age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children by promoting healthier parenting practices among mothers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mindfulness interventions can be effective in reducing stress and improving parenting practices, suggesting a promising approach in this context.
Where this research is happening
Washington, UNITED STATES
- American University — Washington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cotter, Elizabeth — American University
- Study coordinator: Cotter, Elizabeth
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.