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ArticleHealth promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals2025

Awareness and use of the Eat Smart Play Smart resources in Out of School Hours Care services: A staff survey in New South Wales, Australia.

Linda Patel, Megan L Hammersley, Susan Furber, Jennifer Norman, Sarah T Ryan, Ruth Crowe, Andrew J Woods, Yasmine C Probst, Rebecca M Stanley, Lauren Taylor and 1 more

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Article in Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals, 2025. 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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  2. A Cross-Organisational Collaboration to Promote Healthy Eating and Active Living in Children: A Critical Reflection.Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals · 2025
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  3. Awareness and use of the Eat Smart Play Smart resources in Out of School Hours Care services: A staff survey in New South Wales, Australia.Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Linda PatelSchool of Health and Society, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5212-3378
Megan L HammersleySchool of Health and Society, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4326-480X
Susan FurberSchool of Health and Society, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4933-1567
Jennifer NormanSchool of Health and Society, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6344-2605
Sarah T RyanSchool of Health and Society, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7574-1936
Ruth CroweEarly Start, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1439-8681
Andrew J WoodsSchool of Health and Society, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2853-8809
Yasmine C ProbstSchool of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1971-173X
Rebecca M StanleySchool of Health and Society, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7007-3406
Lauren TaylorHealth Promotion Service, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia.
Anthony D OkelySchool of Health and Society, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1626-8170

Funding

Australian Government Research Training Program ScholarshipNew South Wales Ministry of Health
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

issue addressedOut of School Hours Care (OSHC) is an important setting to promote healthy eating and physical activity. Between 2017 and 2018, The Eat Smart Play Smart (ESPS) resources were disseminated to OSHC services across New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The aim of this study was to evaluate the awareness and usability of ESPS to support OSHC healthy eating and physical activity practices.

methodsAll NSW OSHC services (approximately 1700) were invited to complete an online survey to assess awareness and use of the ESPS resources (manual and online modules). Data were analysed using SPSS (Version 29).

resultsA total of 393 OSHC staff responded to the survey. Most (75%) had used the ESPS resources. Of the 25% who had not used the resources, 63% indicated it was because they did not receive the manual and 52% were not aware of the resources. Of the OSHC services that knew about the resources, 69% indicated that ESPS contributed to their service's ability to meet the Australian National Quality Standards. Respondents identified additional support was required regarding physical activity educational materials and professional learning. Suggestions for improvements included offering content in different formats (e.g., digital).

conclusionThis evaluation identified factors influencing the uptake of the ESPS resources and will inform future interventions for OSHC staff to improve knowledge and practices in healthy eating and physical activity promotion. SO WHAT?: Our findings will support the optimisation of ESPS resources and inform future development of future healthy eating and physical activity interventions in the OSHC setting.

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Diet, HealthyExerciseHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PromotionAdultFemaleHumansMaleNew South WalesSurveys and Questionnairesafter‐school carebefore‐school carechildcareeducationhealthy eatingphysical activityprofessional learning

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PMID39318164
PMCPMC11806365

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