Okolo Chukwunonyelum Judith

Parental perceptions of children’s physical activity participation: An exploration of satisfaction, school-based engagement, barriers to participation and preferred strategies for improvement

Background Physical activity (PA) is essential for children’s physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development; however, many children do not meet recommended PA levels, particularly in low- and middle-income settings. Parents play a critical role in shaping children’s PA behaviours, yet limited empirical evidence exi...