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OBJECTIVE	To evaluate the effects of training in methods of preventing childhood obesity on self-efficacy ( SE ) in nurses .
METHODS	In a randomized , controlled trial conducted in child health services in Sweden , nurses in the intervention and control groups of the PRIMROSE prevention trial of childhood obesity were offered a 5-day workshop on dietary and physical activity interventions , and motivational interviewing .
METHODS	Self-efficacy for influencing parents to promote healthy dietary and physical activity behaviors in their children was measured using an 18-item instrument .
METHODS	Difference in SE between groups at post-assessment was analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis .
RESULTS	Compared to control nurses ( n = 38 ) , intervention nurses ( n = 22 ) demonstrated higher SE ( = 14.70 , P < .001 ) .
CONCLUSIONS	Training in methods of preventing childhood obesity increased SE in nurses .
CONCLUSIONS	Self-efficacy should be included as a construct in evaluations of clinical training .

