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Title:
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RATIONALE AND DESIGN OF A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WEB INTERVENTION FOR IMPROVING THE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENCE |
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Author(s):
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Siti N. Maon, Sisira Edirippulige, Jennifer Batch, Robert S. Ware |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8939-16-8 |
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Editors:
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Mário Macedo |
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Year:
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2010 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Obesity, overweight, prevention, healthy lifestyles, e-health and web technologies |
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Type:
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Short Paper |
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First Page:
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239 |
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Last Page:
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243 |
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Language:
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English |
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Paper Abstract:
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Energy dense high fat dietary intakes and low levels of physical activity among children are considered to be significant contributing factors in the development of obesity and overweight. The dramatic increase of obesity and overweight is demanding urgent strategies to address this problem. The use of Internet technology is proven to be effective in preventing and managing various health problems. Web-based technology has particularly shown its potential to deliver healthcare at a distance. The aim of this short paper is to describe the rationale and design of an intervention study assessing the effect of web-based technology to promote healthy lifestyles among children, namely healthy eating and exercise habits. The intervention study will be evaluated through a design of randomized controlled trial with eighty school-aged children. Children will be randomly allocated into either web-based intervention group or usual care control group. Participants in the intervention group are given access to a website for eight weeks, while the control group will receive no treatment and live their usual daily life. The primary study outcomes are the change knowledge relating to healthy eating and physical activity; and behavioral changes in dietary and exercise practices. Outcomes will be measured pre and post- intervention, and at follow-up of eight weeks. The present study will add significant evidence to the growing literature regarding obesity and overweight prevention. The study will also offer evidence to alternative ways in delivering healthcare particularly employing e-health techniques for promoting healthy eating and exercise habits in children and adolescents. |
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