The impact of a community-based intervention on weight, weight-related behaviours and health-related quality of life in primary school children in Victoria, Australia, according to socio-economic position.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Approximately a quarter of Australian children are classified as overweight or obese. In high-income countries, childhood obesity follows a socio-economic gradient, with greater prevalence amongst the most socio-economically disadvantaged children. Community-based interventions (CBI), particularly those using a systems approach, have been shown to be effective on weight and weight-related behaviours. They are also thought to have an equitable impacts, however there is limited evidence of their effectiveness in achieving this goal.

Methods

Secondary analysis was conducted on data collected from primary school children (aged 6-13 years) residing in ten communities (five intervention, five control) involved in the Whole of Systems Trial of Prevention Strategies for C

SUBMITTER: Jacobs J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8627608 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature