Engaging parents to increase youth physical activity: a systematic review

Clinical Governance: An International Journal

ISSN: 1477-7274

Article publication date: 27 April 2010

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(2010), "Engaging parents to increase youth physical activity: a systematic review", Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Vol. 15 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/cgij.2010.24815bae.008

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Engaging parents to increase youth physical activity: a systematic review

Engaging parents to increase youth physical activity: a systematic review

Article Type: Reviews of effectiveness From: Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Volume 15, Issue 2

T.M. O’Connor, R. Jago, T. Baranowski,American Journal of Preventive Medicine,2009,Vol. 37,pp. 141-9

This review concluded that there was little evidence for effectiveness of family involvement methods in programmes for promoting physical activity in children. The authors’ conclusions reflect the evidence presented, but given shortcomings for the review process, limitations in study design and poor study quality then the conclusions should be interpreted with caution.

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