Objective To explore families' experiences participating in a 10-week web-based lifestyle programme for school-aged children with overweight or obesity. Design A qualitative study using inductive analysis of semi-structured interview data.
Setting Victoria, Australia. Participants Families (children aged 7 - 13 years with overweight or obesity - body mass index ≥85th percentile - and accompanying parent) recruited for a randomised controlled trial that evaluated the effectiveness of the web-based programme and who received the programme (n=102 children/85 families) were invited to participate in a semi-structured interview at 3 months post-programme.
Intervention Families received a 10-week family-focused electronic health (e-Health; web-based) lifestyle programme with health coaching sessions - an evidence-based programme adapted from its in-person, group-based counterpart. Results A total of 28 families, including 34 children (eight siblings) and mostly mothers, shared their experiences.
BMJ Open published a clinical update in Research Highlights on 05 May 2026.
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