The Need for an Evidence-Based Program in Sweden to Support Parents to Create Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors from the Start of Life-Parental Perceptions.

ABSTRACT: In Sweden, there have been no interventions promoting the development of healthy lifestyle behaviors starting in infancy. Thus this paper aims to: (i) investigate Swedish parents' experiences regarding feeding of solid foods, screen time, and physical activity in healthy infants; (ii) investigate parents' needs and perceptions regarding information/support provided in primary child healthcare (CHC) and (iii) explore whether a parenting program focused on child diet and active play would be relevant and utilized. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 parents. These were recorded, transcribed verbatim and analyzed using thematic analysis. Seven themes emerged: Feeling excited to enter a new phase; Parents' responsibility of doing it "right" can be stressful; Motivated to learn du

SUBMITTER: Henstrom M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7765081 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature