Digital behaviour change interventions to promote physical activity in overweight and obese adolescents: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the increasing prevalence of obesity in youth, behavioural interventions to alter its modifiable risk factors such as physical activity can support the management of this epidemic. Digital behaviour changes interventions (DBCI) such as mobile applications, websites and wearables have the potential to reach many adolescents to promote physical activity as its use may be more accessible, effective and engaging compared to traditional face-to-face approaches. However, there is insufficient evidence on their use at promoting physical activity amongst overweight and obese adolescents. This review aims to assess the effectiveness of DBCIs aiming to increase physical activity in overweight and obese adolescents (aged 10-19 years) and the behaviour change techniques used in

SUBMITTER: Kassim PSJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9446806 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature