Programa de autoeficacia en actividad física y asertividad para prevenir conductas alimentarias de riesgo en escolares hidalguenses de primaria pública y privada

Abstract

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of a training program on self-efficacy and assertiveness to prevent disordered eating in Hidalgo school in public and private primary. Design and sample: We work with a quasi-experimental design of four groups: one private school and one of pubic school, and two on the waiting list, the study is explanatory quantitative approach with a non-probability sampling. Participants answered the instruments in three stages: pre, post and follow-up. The sample will consist of an N = 120 students in an age range of 8-10 years. Instruments: In addition to gaining weight and height, walk test six minutes applies to know the performance in physical activity and a battery of instruments: EFRATA-II, Self-efficacy for weight control and Assertiveness Scale for children and Michelson and Wood adolescents. With the implementation of the program is expected that the level of self-efficacy and assertiveness in school increases, also are expected to decrease the risk eating behaviors and those who do not resort to these practices is kept healthy eating behaviors.