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Table 3 Programme directors perceived usefulness of training options (n = 22)

From: The training and support needs of 22 programme directors of community-based childhood obesity interventions based on the EPODE approach: an online survey across programmes in 18 countries

 

Not useful at all

%

Not useful

%

Neutral

%

Useful

%

Very useful

%

At the start of CBCOI

 On-site training by one or two consultants– usually for a period of 3 to 5 days – followed by phone or email coaching

5

0

9

32

55

 Participating in an intensive 2-week EPODE training programme at an associated institute, including interaction with the local programme and periodic follow-up over a 12-month period

9

0

14

18

59

 Accessing an online training programme

0

0

36

9

55

During the implementation of a CBCOI

 Attending an intensive 2-day training workshop preceding an EPODE Obesity Forum

0

0

5

32

64

 A course of training and workshops that would lead to a certification (diploma) as a CBCOI expert

0

0

14

14

73

 Completing a programme audit followed by a custom training programme offered by 1 or 2 consultants at the site – usually for a period of 3 to 4 days on-site followed by telephone or email assistance

0

9

5

36

50

 Accessing an online refresher training programme (MOOC)

0

0

23

32

45

 Participating in an intensive weeklong EPODE refresher training programme at an associated institute, including: programme audit, interaction with the local programme communities and periodic follow ups over a 12-month period

9

0

18

9

64