Parent-targeted mobile phone intervention to increase physical activity in sedentary children: randomized pilot trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity are associated with adverse health consequences.

Objective

The intent of the study was to determine the feasibility and efficacy of a 12-week physical activity promotion program targeting children, which was delivered to parents through mobile phones.

Methods

Potential participants were recruited through advertisements placed in the newspaper, local hospitals and schools, and an email listserv. Sedentary children aged 6-10 years were randomly assigned to a minimal (MIG) or intensive (IIG) intervention group. Parents in the MIG were given a goal to increase (within 1 month) and maintain their child's activity at 6000 pedometer steps/day above their baseline levels and to monitor their child's steps daily.

SUBMITTER: Newton RL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4260004 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature