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Work it out: Engaging public health partners in the 21st centuryPRIMARY CONTACT:D’Yuanna Allen, MPHYouth Development SpecialistNashville-Davidson CountyHealth Department311 23rd Ave NNashville, TN, 37203Phone: (340) 340-2175Fax: (615) 340-2195Email: dyuanna.allen@nashville.govWebsite: http://health.nashville.gov/CATEGORYAdolescent health / pregnancy preventionFOCUSProgram Policy FocusISSUE22009 CityMatCH Urban MCH Leadership ConferenceThe purpose of the Whites Creek Fitness Club (FC) is to impact the overall preconception health of 30young women, 13 to 20 years of age, at risk for poor birth outcomes based on current health status. Thespecific aims of FC are to improve nutrition and physical activity efficacy among teens living in thedisparate 37189 zip code area of Nashville through a 12-week, community-based health educationprogram.SETTINGUrban, community center connected to high school with 64% participation in Free/Reduced Lunch; only18% of adult residents have education beyond an Associate’s Degree education.Intended Audience• Young women, 13 to 20 years old, living or attending school in the 37189 zip code and surroundingareas.• All program activities take place after school at the community center zoned to serve students in the37189 ZIP Code area.PROJECTThe Whites Creek Fitness Club (FC) represents a multi-sector collaboration to increase the overallpreconception health of 30 young women, 13 to 20 years of age, at risk for poor birth outcomes based oncurrent health status. Collaborative organizations include the local health department, public high school,community center, local extension program. All program staff fees, facilities fees, and materials wereleveraged and provided in-kind.The primary program activities include: 120 minutes of weekly nutrition/healthy eating education with aRegistered Dietitian and 120 minutes of weekly supervised group and individual physical activity sessions
2009 CityMatCH Urban MCH Leadership Conferencewith a Certified Personal Trainer. Pre/post test assessments were administered for changes in nutritionknowledge and pre/post microfit analyses were administered for changes in physical fitness. Participantscompleted journals and small group discussions regarding structural inequalities in their neighborhoods(e.g. food deserts, racism, violence, etc). USDA approved Empowering Youth curriculum was utilized todeliver nutrition education.ACCOMPLISHMENTS/RESULTS• Significant changes in pre and post microfit analyses for students who completed program (e.g. increaseflexibility, aerobic fitness level and some change BMI).• Increase nutrition and healthy eating knowledge-based on pre/post test assessment.• Increase in weekly physical activity in target population (a mean of 120 minutes or more per week).BARRIERS• Lack of student transportation to the community center for education activities. Barrier overcome byteachers voluntarily transporting students after school.• High rate of program attrition over half of students who started the program completed the full 12weeks. Many students had conflicting work schedules or a family crisis that prohibited their programcompletion.LESSONS LEARNED• Provide incentive items when possible to encourage youth participation and to decrease rate of programattrition.• Utilize a strong psycho-social model for small group discussions on structural inequalities.• Leveraging existing resources is possible to create new programs.Key Partners included:Metro Public Health DepartmentMetro Public School DistrictMetro Parks and RecreationUT Extension Program3
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