Mothers' experiences of reducing family mealtime screen use in Australian households with young children.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Screen use at mealtimes is associated with poor dietary and psychosocial outcomes in children and is disproportionately prevalent among families of low socio-economic position (SEP). This study aimed to explore experiences of reducing mealtime screen use in mothers of low SEP with young children.

Design

Motivational interviews, conducted via Zoom or telephone, addressed barriers and facilitators to reducing mealtime screen use. Following motivational interviews, participants co-designed mealtime screen use reduction strategies and trialled these for 3-4 weeks. Follow-up semi-structured interviews then explored maternal experiences of implementing strategies, including successes and difficulties. Transcripts were analysed thematically.

Setting

Australia.

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SUBMITTER: Litterbach EK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10830358 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature