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Effect of a Web-Based Nutritional and Physical Activity Intervention With Email Support (the EDDY Program) on Primary School Children’s BMI Z-Score During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Intervention Study

Effect of a Web-Based Nutritional and Physical Activity Intervention With Email Support (the EDDY Program) on Primary School Children’s BMI Z-Score During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Intervention Study

Therefore, implementing programs to prevent and tackle childhood obesity is one of the main research aims of the World Health Organization [12] to maintain children’s health. Further studies suggest that school-based interventions play an essential role in the prevention of childhood obesity [13-16]. The combination of PA and nutritional education is most effective [17]. Additionally, parental involvement in nutrition and PA [3] interventions is crucial to promote healthier lifestyle behavior.

Alina Gansterer, Paula Moliterno, Rhoia Neidenbach, Caroline Ollerieth, Sarah Czernin, Juergen Scharhag, Kurt Widhalm

JMIR Pediatr Parent 2024;7:e50289

Childhood Gender Diversity and Mental Health: Protocol for the Longitudinal, Observational Gender Journey Project

Childhood Gender Diversity and Mental Health: Protocol for the Longitudinal, Observational Gender Journey Project

However, no known research has observed mental health effects of social gender transition, when present, at more than 3 timepoints across childhood. In the absence of longitudinal outcomes on psychosocial health, prepubertal social gender transition remains controversial.

Marco A Hidalgo, Diane Chen, Amy C Tishelman, Johanna Olson-Kennedy, Yee-Ming Chan, Robert Garofalo, Hanno Petras, Stephen M Rosenthal, Diane Ehrensaft

JMIR Res Protoc 2024;13:e55558

KIJANI App to Promote Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents: Protocol for a Mixed Method Evaluation

KIJANI App to Promote Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents: Protocol for a Mixed Method Evaluation

This implies the presence of a tracking effect of PA, whereby the more active a person is during childhood and adolescence, the more likely they are to remain active in adulthood [6,7]. Therefore, PA promotion starting from childhood and adolescence is of immense importance.

Laura Willinger, Birgit Böhm, Florian Schweizer, Lara Marie Reimer, Stephan Jonas, Daniel A Scheller, Renate Oberhoffer-Fritz, Jan Müller

JMIR Res Protoc 2024;13:e55156

Digital Support Systems to Improve Child Health and Development in Peru: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Digital Support Systems to Improve Child Health and Development in Peru: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

In Peru, the state-run national early childhood development (ECD) program (Programa Nacional Cuna Más [PNCM]) provides a crèche-based intervention in urban and periurban settings and traditional home visits by trained agents in rural settings [17,23,24].

Stella Maria Hartinger Pena, Daniel Mäusezahl, Lena Jäggi, Leonel Aguilar, Milagros Alvarado Llatance, Andreana Castellanos, Maria-Luisa Huaylinos Bustamante, Kristen Hinckley, Dana Charles McCoy, Ce Zhang, Günther Fink

JMIR Res Protoc 2023;12:e50371

Scoping the Priorities and Concerns of Parents: Infodemiology Study of Posts on Mumsnet and Reddit

Scoping the Priorities and Concerns of Parents: Infodemiology Study of Posts on Mumsnet and Reddit

The views of parents and children have made important contributions to setting priorities and the conduct of childhood research [7-10]. Parents are in most cases the primary caregivers for their children and are well placed to provide signals about the needs and concerns related to their children’s health and well-being.

Christopher Thornton, Kate Lanyi, Georgina Wilkins, Rhiannon Potter, Emily Hunter, Niina Kolehmainen, Fiona Pearson

J Med Internet Res 2023;25:e47849

eHealth Tools Supporting Early Childhood Education and Care Centers to Assess and Enhance Nutrition and Physical Activity Environments: Protocol for a Scoping Review

eHealth Tools Supporting Early Childhood Education and Care Centers to Assess and Enhance Nutrition and Physical Activity Environments: Protocol for a Scoping Review

While the significance of early child development on adult health and lifelong outcomes is well acknowledged [14], health-promoting behavior interventions focused on healthy eating and physical activity in early childhood settings are an important area for critical inquiry to clarify optimal preventative strategies for support [15]. Early childhood education and care (ECEC) programs have been recognized as ideal settings to promote healthy behaviors.

Joyce Hayek, Katharine Elliott, Makayla Vermette, Lynne MZ Lafave

JMIR Res Protoc 2023;12:e52252

The Effectiveness of Early Food Introduction in Preventing Childhood Allergic Diseases: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The Effectiveness of Early Food Introduction in Preventing Childhood Allergic Diseases: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

There has been a steep increase in the reported prevalence of common childhood allergic diseases (namely asthma, allergic rhinitis, eczema, and food allergy) in the last few decades [1-3]. According to Asher and Pearce [1], the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood concluded in the early 2000s reported that the prevalence of asthma, allergic rhinitis, and eczema had risen to over 30% in most industrialized countries.

Aisha Fadhilah Abang Abdullah, Nor Asiah Muhamad, Rimah Melati Ab Ghani, Nur Hasnah Maamor, Fatin Norhasny Leman, Chun Lai Too, Intan Hakimah Ismail, Nor Afiah Mohd Zulkefli, Ahmad Iqmer Nashriq Mohd Nazan, Salmiah Md Said

JMIR Res Protoc 2023;12:e46816

Effectiveness of Silver Diamine Fluoride for Early Childhood Caries Among Children Aged 24 to 72 Months: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Effectiveness of Silver Diamine Fluoride for Early Childhood Caries Among Children Aged 24 to 72 Months: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

It is a progressive condition that results from the demineralization of dental enamel caused by the acids generated during the metabolism of sugars by cariogenic bacteria [2] and is one of the most prevalent chronic childhood illnesses; in developing nations, many decayed teeth go untreated. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are an average of 2.4 decaying, missing, and filled teeth per person worldwide.

Amitha Basheer N, Praveen S Jodalli, Namratha Nayak, Aparna K S, Avinash R Badekkila

JMIR Res Protoc 2023;12:e46144