Journal article
Guelph Family Health Study: pilot study of a home-based obesity prevention intervention
Abstract
ObjectiveTo examine the feasibility and preliminary impact of a home-based obesity prevention intervention among Canadian families.MethodsFamilies with children 1.5–5 years of age were randomized to one of three groups: (1) four home visits (HV) with a health educator, emails, and mailed incentives (4HV; n = 17); (2) two HV, emails, and mailed incentives (2HV; n = 14); or (3) general health advice through emails (control; n = 13). Parents …
Authors
Haines J; Douglas S; Mirotta JA; O’Kane C; Breau R; Walton K; Krystia O; Chamoun E; Annis A; Darlington GA
Journal
Canadian Journal of Public Health, Vol. 109, No. 4, pp. 549–560
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
August 2018
DOI
10.17269/s41997-018-0072-3
ISSN
0008-4263