Factors associated with effectiveness of interventions to prevent obesity in children: a synthesis of evidence from 204 randomized trials
Annabel L Davies,
Francesca Spiga,
Deborah M Caldwell
et al.
Abstract:ObjectiveTo identify effective characteristics of behaviour change (physical activity and diet) interventions that prevent obesity in children aged 5 to 18 years.DesignA Bayesian multi-level meta-regression analysis of randomized trial results, with intervention and trial characteristics coded according to an analytic framework co-developed with stakeholders.Data sourceTwo Cochrane systematic reviews of the effects of interventions to prevent obesity in children, 5 to 11 years and 12 to 18 years, both updated … Show more
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