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Health-related behaviors and weight-related outcomes within sibling pairs: A systematic review

So Hyun Park1, Eileen Cormier2, Kelly Grove3

  • 1Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea.

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|August 15, 2023
PubMed

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Siblings influence each other's health behaviors and weight. Including siblings in family-based childhood obesity interventions may improve outcomes and prevent weight gain.

Area of Science:

  • Child Development
  • Public Health
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Siblings play a crucial role in each other's social and physical development.
  • Understanding sibling influence on health is vital for effective interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Family-based childhood obesity interventions should involve siblings.
  • Future research should explore diverse sibling dynamics and cultural contexts.
  • Findings can inform healthcare providers developing interventions for multi-child households.
Abstract

Keywords:
Childhood obesityChildrenHealth-related behaviorsSiblingSystematic reviewWeight-related outcomes

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