Developing and Disseminating Physical Activity Messages Targeting Parents: A Systematic Scoping Review

Victoria Larocca, Kelly P. Arbour-Nicitopoulos, Jennifer R. Tomasone, Amy E. Latimer-Cheung and Rebecca L. Bassett-Gunter
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Victoria Larocca: School of Kinesiology & Health Science, York University, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3, Canada
Kelly P. Arbour-Nicitopoulos: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON L5L 1C6, Canada
Jennifer R. Tomasone: School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada
Amy E. Latimer-Cheung: School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada
Rebecca L. Bassett-Gunter: School of Kinesiology & Health Science, York University, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3, Canada

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 13, 1-19

Abstract: Background: Physical activity (PA) messages have demonstrated success in targeting parent support for PA. However, little research exists to inform the development and dissemination of optimally effective PA messages targeting parents. A synthesis of existing literature is necessary to inform message development and dissemination strategies. Unique considerations for parents of children with disabilities (CWD) should be identified given a need for inclusive PA messaging that consider the needs of CWD and their families. Methods: Systematic scoping methodologies included a peer-reviewed literature search and expert consultation to identify literature regarding PA messages targeting parents, and considerations for parents of CWD. Results: Thirty-four articles that met eligibility criteria were included for examination. Twenty-eight studies were identified regarding the PA messages targeting parents; six themes and 12 subthemes emerged from these articles. Six studies were identified regarding unique considerations for parents of CWD; three themes and four subthemes emerged from these articles. Conclusions: Through knowledge synthesis, this research can contribute to a knowledge translation process to inform practice guidelines for the development and dissemination of PA messages targeting parents, while also providing unique considerations for PA messages targeting parents of CWD.

Keywords: physical activity; health promotion; children; children with disabilities; messaging (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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