Psychometric properties of instruments to measure parenting practices and children's movement behaviors in low-income families from Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childhood obesity has increased remarkably in low and middle-income (LMIC) countries. Movement behaviors (physical activity, screen time, and sleep) are crucial in the development of overweight and obesity in young children. Yet, few studies have investigated the relationship between children's movement behaviors and parenting practices because validated measures for use among families from LMIC are lacking. This study evaluated the psychometric properties of previously validated measures of young children's physical activity, screen time, and sleep and parenting practices, translated and culturally adapted to Brazilian families.

Methods

A total of 78 parent-child dyads completed an interviewer-administered survey twice within 7 days. Child physical activity, sede

SUBMITTER: Goncalves WSF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8223314 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature