Social media interventions for diet and exercise behaviours: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To conduct a systematic review of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) examining the use of social media to promote healthy diet and exercise in the general population.

Data sources

MEDLINE, CENTRAL, ERIC, PubMed, CINAHL, Academic Search Complete, Alt Health Watch, Health Source, Communication and Mass Media Complete, Web of Knowledge and ProQuest Dissertation and Thesis (2000-2013).

Study eligibility criteria

RCTs of social media interventions promoting healthy diet and exercise behaviours in the general population were eligible. Interventions using social media, alone or as part of a complex intervention, were included.

Study appraisal and synthesis

Study quality was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool. We describe the studies according to

SUBMITTER: Williams G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3927930 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature