The open health-promoting activities programme: redefining health promotion and family dynamics by engaging parents in socioeconomically deprived Swedish communities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Current evidence suggests that even in high-income countries such as Sweden, there are socioeconomic differences in children's participation in physical activity. While family-based programmes appear promising to encourage physical activity, there is a lack of knowledge on how to engage families in such programmes, particularly in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas. The Open Health-Promoting Activities programme was launched to promote physical activity outdoors and health equity for children and their families in these areas. This study aims to explore parents' experiences with the Open Health-Promoting Activities programme in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas, focusing on family engagement in physical activity and perceived changes in family dynamics.

Methods

SUBMITTER: Farias L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11816766 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature