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1Regional Direction on Youth, Sports and Social Cohesion, Saint-Max, France. patrick.laure@wanadoo.fr
The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
|September 10, 2011
Summary
Promoting physical activity in young children is vital for development. This study offers physicians guidelines using Early Screening and Brief Intervention (ESBI) to encourage active play in sedentary children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics and Public Health
- Child Development and Habit Formation
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- Physical activity is crucial for children aged 0-5 years, impacting health, psychomotor development, and habit formation.
- A significant number of children under six do not meet recommended physical activity levels.
- Sedentary behavior in early childhood can have long-term health consequences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To equip physicians with evidence-based guidelines for promoting physical activity in young children.
- To adapt the Early Screening and Brief Intervention (ESBI) principle for encouraging physical activity in sedentary children.
- To support parents in fostering active lifestyles for their children.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted using databases like Medline/PubMed and Cochrane Library.
- A decision-making algorithm was developed based on the ESBI principle for primary care physicians.
- Professional analysis and expert review were integral to the algorithm's development.
Main Results:
- The literature search identified limited studies combining "screening," "brief intervention," and "physical activity" in primary care.
- A practical decision algorithm was created to guide physicians in assessing and advising on children's physical activity.
- "Early screening" involves questioning parents about their child's activity levels.
- "Brief Intervention" utilizes existing recommendations and research on key activity factors.
Conclusions:
- The Early Screening and Brief Intervention (ESBI) approach, successful with psychoactive substances, shows potential for promoting physical activity.
- Further research is necessary to develop effective tools for physicians to evaluate physical activity during consultations.
- Implementing ESBI principles can help address low physical activity rates in young children.
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