Increasing the use of preventative health services to promote healthy eating, physical activity and weight management: the acceptability and potential effectiveness of a proactive telemarketing approach

Increasing the use of preventative health services to promote healthy eating, physical activity and weight management: the acceptability and potential effectiveness of a proactive telemarketing approach

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Telephone based interventions are effective in promoting health behaviours. The use of telephone based support services to promote healthy eating, activity or weight loss, however, are currently under-utilised. The aim of this study...

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Main Authors: Wolfenden Luke, Wiggers John, Paul Christine, Freund Megan, Lecathelinais Christophe, Wye Paula, Gillham Karen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Health service utilization
Diet
Physical activity
Obesity
Telephone
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/953

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