Meta-synthesis of qualitative studies to explore fathers' perspectives of their influence on children's obesity-related health behaviors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In nursing research and practice, there is a paucity of information about how fathers perceive their role in shaping their children's health behaviors. Most studies on the parental factors affecting children's health behaviors have focused on the role of mothers. However, recent studies showed that fathers' health behaviors can influence those of their children. Therefore, the aim of this study was to synthesize existing qualitative studies to explore fathers' perspectives regarding how they influence children's obesity-related health behaviors.

Methods

We conducted a descriptive meta-synthesis. To retrieve relevant articles, we used databases including PubMed, CINAHL, and Web of Science. Only qualitative studies published in English-language peer-reviewed journal

SUBMITTER: Park E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10826084 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature