Childhood Obesity Prevention in Africa: A Systematic Review of Intervention Effectiveness and Implementation.

ABSTRACT: Childhood obesity is of increasing concern in many parts of Africa. We conducted a systematic search and review of published literature on behavioural childhood obesity prevention interventions. A literature search identified peer-reviewed literature from seven databases, and unindexed African journals, including experimental studies targeting children age 2-18 years in African countries, published in any language since 1990. All experimental designs were eligible; outcomes of interest were both behavioural (physical activity, dietary behaviours) and anthropometric (weight, body mass index, body composition). We also searched for process evaluations or other implementation observations. Methodological quality was assessed; evidence was synthesised narratively as a meta-analysis was not pos

SUBMITTER: Klingberg S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6480149 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature