Publications by authors named "Susanna Goggans"
Background: Parents of preschool-aged children are a key focus for interventions to shape healthy lifestyle behaviors and support risk reduction for obesity from an early age. In light of limited existing evidence on the use of mobile technology to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors among young children, we sought to gather parental priorities regarding a mobile app focused on guided goal setting across the domains of diet, physical activity, media use, and sleep.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the priorities and needs of parents of 2- to 5-year-old children to guide developing the content and features of a mobile app aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors using a novel convergent mixed methods approach.
Article Synopsis
- The study reviewed mobile apps that help parents set and track behavioral goals for their children, focusing on their features, quality, and evidence base.
- Out of 21 apps identified, 16 met the criteria, with many targeting health-related behaviors such as nutrition, physical activity, and sleep.
- None of the apps offered personalized assessments or involved health professionals in the goal-setting process.