TY - JOUR
T1 - Lessons Learned from Engaging Latino Families in Community-Based Programs
AU - Peralta, Alejandro Reyes
AU - Choque, Ghaffar Ali Hurtado
AU - Reicks, Marla
AU - de Davila, Silvia Alvarez
AU - Soltani, Darya
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PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - A family-skills program for Latino fathers and youth was implemented to prevent youth obesity. Lessons learned focused on practices to address barriers to engagement and retention among fathers and youth within the Latino community. Program development issues included selection of organizations, facilitators, language, and delivery methods. Implementation issues included timing and location. Cultural issues regarding learner needs, and teaching and implementation methods need to be considered. Using the lessons learned, Extension professionals can create impactful programs that engage and retain Latino fathers and youth.
AB - A family-skills program for Latino fathers and youth was implemented to prevent youth obesity. Lessons learned focused on practices to address barriers to engagement and retention among fathers and youth within the Latino community. Program development issues included selection of organizations, facilitators, language, and delivery methods. Implementation issues included timing and location. Cultural issues regarding learner needs, and teaching and implementation methods need to be considered. Using the lessons learned, Extension professionals can create impactful programs that engage and retain Latino fathers and youth.
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U2 - 10.34068/joe.61.02.03
DO - 10.34068/joe.61.02.03
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85171669998
SN - 1077-5315
VL - 61
JO - Journal of Extension
JF - Journal of Extension
IS - 2
M1 - 3
ER -
