Effectiveness of Universal Community Engagement Childhood Obesity Interventions at Improving Weight-Related and Behavioral Outcomes among Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Universal community engagement interventions can address childhood obesity.

Objectives

This review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions in improving body mass index (BMI) (primary outcome) as well as dietary choices and activity levels (secondary outcomes) among children and adolescents.

Methods

Eight electronic databases were searched from inception dates to January 2024. A meta-analysis was conducted using the random-effect model, when appropriate; otherwise, the findings were narratively synthesized. Heterogeneity was determined by the I² statistics and Cochran's Q chi-squared test. The Cochrane ROB tool and the GRADE approach were used to assess the quality appraisal at the study and outcome levels, respectively.

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SUBMITTER: Koh PY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11510657 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature