ArticleBMJ open2015
Mothers' perceptions of the UK physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines for the early years (Start Active, Stay Active): a qualitative study.
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- Perceptions of physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines among end-users and stakeholders: a systematic review.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2022Pooled it
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- Perceptions of the South African 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Birth to 5 Years: A Qualitative Study.Journal of physical activity & health · 2022Article
- Developing and Disseminating Physical Activity Messages Targeting Parents: A Systematic Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- [Social representations of physical activity and active play in preschoolers: scoping review.]Revista espanola de salud publica · 2020Article
- "Let's Talk about Physical Activity": Understanding the Preferences of Under-Served Communities when Messaging Physical Activity Guidelines to the Public.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Participant Experiences of an Infant Obesity Prevention Program Delivered via Telephone Calls or Text Messages.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Article
- Supporting healthy lifestyle behaviours in families attending community playgroups: parents' perceptions of facilitators and barriers.BMC public health · 2019Article
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- Ethnic differences in sedentary behaviour in 6-8-year-old children during school terms and school holidays: a mixed methods study.BMC public health · 2019Article
- Mothers' and father's perceptions of the risks and benefits of screen time and physical activity during early childhood: a qualitative study.BMC public health · 2018Article
- Canadian 24-hour movement guidelines for the early years (0-4 years): exploring the perceptions of stakeholders and end users regarding their acceptability, barriers to uptake, and dissemination.BMC public health · 2017Article
- Calibration of GENEActiv accelerometer wrist cut-points for the assessment of physical activity intensity of preschool aged children.European journal of pediatrics · 2017Article
- What mums think matters: A mediating model of maternal perceptions of the impact of screen time on preschoolers' actual screen time.Preventive medicine reports · 2017Article
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Abstract
objectivesHigher levels of physical activity (PA) during early childhood have been associated with improved health outcomes, whereas sedentary behaviour (SB) has been associated with poorer health outcomes in children. In 2011, the UK produced guidelines for PA and SB in children under 5 years. Mothers have been identified as key influences in young children's PA and SB. The aim of this study was to use in-depth interviews with mothers of preschool children to examine attitudes to the guidance.
designQualitative study using one-to-one, semistructured interviews; Data were analysed thematically using a framework approach.
settingMothers were recruited from preschools, nurseries, and mother and toddler groups located in four areas of varying socioeconomic status within Bristol, UK.
participants24 mothers who were considered the main or joint carer for a preschool child who was at least 2 years of age but had not yet started formal schooling.
resultsMothers are not aware of the UK PA and SB guidelines for the early years. They believe that their child achieves the guideline targets for PA and SB and therefore, they do not believe these quidelines are relevant to them. Mothers feel that an increase in PA and reduction in SB (especially screen-viewing) would cause stress for mothers. Mothers found defining and quantifying PA and SB in their preschool child problematic.
conclusionsAs mothers do not identify with the need to increase PA or reduce SB in their child, awareness of the guidelines alone is unlikely to initiate behaviour change. Information on how mothers can make a more accurate assessment of their preschool child's PA and SB levels, and information about the benefits of increased PA and reduced SB should be provided alongside the guideline targets. Clear messages need to be developed that reframe the guidelines into pragmatic and usable targets.
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