A qualitative study reporting maternal perceptions of the importance of play for healthy growth and development in the first two years of life
Abstract Background In order for infants and toddlers to meet recommended movement guidelines, their caregivers need to encourage play daily. This study used a qualitative approach to understand how mothers perceive and promote play and physical activity during the first 2 years of life. Methods Mot...
Main Authors: | Alessandra Prioreschi, Stephanie Victoria Wrottesley, Wiedaad Slemming, Emmanuel Cohen, Shane Anthony Norris |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-09-01
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Series: | BMC Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-020-02321-4 |
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