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How to Communicate Effectively and Influence Healthy Behavior Change

In a recent study conducted by the Centene Center for Health Transformation, family members with a child enrolled in Medicaid who were eligible for a pediatric obesity program shared their preferences on coaching communication channels that would increase member engagement and help promote healthy lifestyle change. Top responses include mailed and emailed content with child-friendly recipes or healthy food substitution tips, text messaging support and appointment reminders, and in-person visits to review tailored health information.

The study, “A formative study to understand perspectives of families eligible for a pediatric obesity program: a qualitative study,” also examined some of the top barriers members face in starting and maintaining a health program. To learn more from the published article, click here: https://bit.ly/2UQV1C2.

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