Family promotion of children's healthy lifestyles during the COVID-19 pandemic in light of Saudi Vision 2030.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aims to determine the role of the family in promoting an active and healthy lifestyle for children aged 3-12 years during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Qassim region in light of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 program.

Background

This study is important in defining the role of the family in promoting an active lifestyle for children during the COVID-19 pandemic because the family is primarily responsible for promoting a healthy lifestyle for children.

Method

We evaluated responses of 320 parents completing an online survey about their children's physical health during the pandemic.

Results

The results showed a low level of children's physical activity and excessive use of electronic devices. Late bedtimes were evident and defined as midnight or l

SUBMITTER: Rakha AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9348297 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature