Peer Connection

Uses

How it works

Benefits

Risks & contraindications

Highlighted claims

• The programme included a private Facebook group to connect participating families. — Experiences of families participating in a 10-week family-focused e-Health healthy lifestyle programme for school-aged children with overweight or obesity: a qualitative study
• The private Facebook group was largely underutilised by both children and parents. — Experiences of families participating in a 10-week family-focused e-Health healthy lifestyle programme for school-aged children with overweight or obesity: a qualitative study
• Parents cited privacy concerns, reluctance to share family information online, reduced social media screen time, and shyness as reasons for passive use. — Experiences of families participating in a 10-week family-focused e-Health healthy lifestyle programme for school-aged children with overweight or obesity: a qualitative study
• Low activity in the Facebook group discouraged further participation. — Experiences of families participating in a 10-week family-focused e-Health healthy lifestyle programme for school-aged children with overweight or obesity: a qualitative study
• Seeing other families' posts inspired some parents by showing activity ideas and children's cooking achievements. — Experiences of families participating in a 10-week family-focused e-Health healthy lifestyle programme for school-aged children with overweight or obesity: a qualitative study
• Several parents wanted structured peer interaction or follow-up in-person group activities as complements to the web-based programme. — Experiences of families participating in a 10-week family-focused e-Health healthy lifestyle programme for school-aged children with overweight or obesity: a qualitative study