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ArticleBMC public health2024

A great way to bring up health behaviour topics at playgroup: a qualitative evaluation of the Healthy Conversations @ Playgroup program.

Georgia Middleton, Brittany J Johnson, Dimity Dutch, Stewart G Trost, Rebecca Byrne, Hayley E Christian, Anna Henry, Caroline O Terranova, Kate E Williams, Li Kheng Chai and 3 more

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Article in BMC public health, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Authors and funding

13 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Georgia MiddletonFlinders University, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Caring Futures Institute, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
Brittany J JohnsonFlinders University, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Caring Futures Institute, Adelaide, SA, Australia. brittany.johnson@flinders.edu.au.
Dimity DutchFlinders University, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Caring Futures Institute, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
Stewart G TrostSchool of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland Australia, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Rebecca ByrneFaculty of Health, School of Exercise and Nutrition Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Hayley E ChristianTelethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.
Anna HenryTelethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.
Caroline O TerranovaFaculty of Health, School of Exercise and Nutrition Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Kate E WilliamsCentre for Child and Family Studies, School of Early Childhood and Inclusive Education, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Li Kheng ChaiFaculty of Health, School of Exercise and Nutrition Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Denise S K BrookesFaculty of Health, School of Exercise and Nutrition Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Kate SimonFaculty of Health, School of Exercise and Nutrition Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Rebecca K GolleyFlinders University, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Caring Futures Institute, Adelaide, SA, Australia. rebecca.golley@flinders.edu.au.
Queensland University of Technology · AUFlinders University · AUThe Kids Research Institute Australia · AUUniversity of Queensland · AUUniversity of Western Australia · AU

Funding

Wellcome Trust 102549
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe early years is a critical stage to establish optimal nutrition and movement behaviours. Community playgroups are a relaxed environment for parents with a focus on social connection and supporting parents in their role as 'First Teachers'. Playgroups are therefore an opportunistic setting to promote health behaviours in the early years. To support parents with young children around healthy lifestyle behaviours, the Healthy Conversations @ Playgroup program was delivered in urban and regional areas, across three Australian jurisdictions between 2021-2023.

objectiveThis qualitative evaluation aimed to understand how the Healthy Conversations @ Playgroup program was experienced by parents, playgroup coordinators and peer facilitators.

designSemi-structured virtual interviews and focus groups were conducted with parents, playgroup coordinators (i.e., person responsible for coordinating the playgroup) and peer facilitators (i.e., trained facilitator for the program) that participated in the Healthy Conversations @ Playgroup study. Transcripts were analysed following a thematic analysis approach.

resultsTwenty-eight playgroup parents, coordinators or peer facilitators participated in one of 8 focus groups or 5 interviews. Four themes were developed: Program strengths and challenges; Setting strengths and challenges; Factors that impact program delivery; Participant's suggestions for future program delivery.

conclusionsThe Healthy Conversations @ Playgroup program was valued by parents, providing validation and normalisation of parenting practices, and fostering a shared experience of parenting. Playgroups are a convenient setting for families to attend. The dynamic and distracting nature of the playgroup setting were carefully considered when designing the program. Strategies to further enhance program engagement could include use of coordinator or parent champions, tailored delivery, and extending the reach to other family members.

trial registrationAustralian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12621000055808, registered 22 January 2021, https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=380890.

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Health PromotionParentsAustraliaChild, PreschoolClinical Trials as TopicHealth BehaviorHumansParentingQualitative ResearchCommunityEarly childhoodHealthy eatingMovementParentingPeer-led programPlaygroupScreentimeSleep

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PMID38528500
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