Correlates of Physical Activity in 0- to 5-year-olds: A Systematic Umbrella Review and Consultation of International Researchers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many children aged 0-5 years do not meet the WHO physical activity guidelines. To develop effective, evidence-based interventions, it is necessary to understand which factors are associated with physical activity in early childhood.

Objective

To summarize the current evidence on correlates of physical activity in 0- to 5-year-old children.

Methods

First, a systematic umbrella review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, and SPORTDiscus were searched up to May 2020 for systematic reviews examining the association between potential correlates and quantitatively measured physical activity in children aged 0-5.9 years. Included reviews were assessed on methodological quality, and results were categorized according to the socio-eco

SUBMITTER: Arts J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9807466 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature