"We were all together"- families' experiences of the health-promoting programme - A Healthy Generation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthy lifestyle habits, including physical activity (PA), are associated with a broad range of positive psychosocial and physical health benefits. However, there are challenges involved in reaching vulnerable groups in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas. There is a lack of research on family-based PA interventions, specifically considering psychosocial health. The purpose of this study was to explore how families experienced psychosocial aspects of health after participation in a family-based programme, A Healthy Generation.

Methods

A Healthy Generation is a health-promoting, family-based programme delivered in collaboration with local municipalities and sport associations in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas in Sweden. Families with children in grade 2 (

SUBMITTER: Andermo S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7737279 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature