Use of an audit tool to assess obesogenicity: lessons learnt from primary school environments in Brunei Darussalam

Siti Rohaiza Ahmad, . and Schubert Lisa, . and Bush Robert, . Use of an audit tool to assess obesogenicity: lessons learnt from primary school environments in Brunei Darussalam. pp. 307-315. ISSN 1394-035X

Introduction: Audit tools have evolved as a useful means of assessing the obesogenicity of an environment. Previously adapted audit tools have relied mainly on individual observations and recordings and whether the findings are conveyed to the individuals involved in the audit has not been reported. We conducted an audit of the obesogenicity of five primary school environments in Brunei Darussalam and explored the effect of using a direct-questioning approach combined with reporting the audit outcome back to the schools involved. Methods: A multi-site case study research design was used using qualitative methods. We used a modified version of the PSEA tool to conduct the audit. A single researcher completed the audit via observations and direct questioning of relevant school community stakeholders. The outcome of the audit was communicated back to the individuals at the schools in the form of a simple report using visual data and a short presentation. Results: The use of direct questioning as part of the audit tool improved participation or discussion between the researcher and stakeholders. The feedback session proved useful as new information emerged that enhanced data collection. Furthermore during the feedback session the school administration had the opportunity to moderate the information collected and to provide any feedback they may have had. Conclusions : The innovative components of the audit tool used in our study resulted in enhanced data trustworthiness and community engagement which may be applicable to other communitybased research

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Introduction: Audit tools have evolved as a useful means of assessing the obesogenicity of an environment. Previously adapted audit tools have relied mainly on individual observations and recordings and whether the findings are conveyed to the individuals involved in the audit has not been reported. We conducted an audit of the obesogenicity of five primary school environments in Brunei Darussalam and explored the effect of using a direct-questioning approach combined with reporting the audit outcome back to the schools involved. Methods: A multi-site case study research design was used using qualitative methods. We used a modified version of the PSEA tool to conduct the audit. A single researcher completed the audit via observations and direct questioning of relevant school community stakeholders. The outcome of the audit was communicated back to the individuals at the schools in the form of a simple report using visual data and a short presentation. Results: The use of direct questioning as part of the audit tool improved participation or discussion between the researcher and stakeholders. The feedback session proved useful as new information emerged that enhanced data collection. Furthermore during the feedback session the school administration had the opportunity to moderate the information collected and to provide any feedback they may have had. Conclusions : The innovative components of the audit tool used in our study resulted in enhanced data trustworthiness and community engagement which may be applicable to other communitybased research

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Auditing
AGROVOC Term:	Obesity
AGROVOC Term:	Case studies
AGROVOC Term:	Human diseases
AGROVOC Term:	Schools
AGROVOC Term:	Data collection
AGROVOC Term:	Qualitative analysis
AGROVOC Term:	Researchers
AGROVOC Term:	Questionnaires
AGROVOC Term:	Sampling
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:53
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/7874

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