A study protocol for a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a dog-facilitated physical activity minimal intervention on young children’s physical activity, health and development: the PLAYCE PAWS trial
Abstract Background Pet ownership brings many health benefits to individuals. In children developmental benefits can extend to improved self-esteem, better social competence and decreased loneliness. The majority of households with children own a dog, however only a small proportion of children gain...
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Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-10034-7 |