Study reported results: "Supported are the interconnected relationships among the study variables, that is, parental healthy lifestyle beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors. At baseline, parental healthy lifestyle belief scores significantly correlated with perceived difficulty (rs = 0.598, p < .05) and healthy lifestyle behaviors (rs = 0.545, p < .05). These associations strengthened after the intervention. Furthermore, as parental healthy lifestyle beliefs increased and perceived difficulty lessened, their response rate and subsequent feedback lessened to the static text messaging support."
| Study Region | United States |
| Organization | Ohio State University |
| Issue or Problem | Parental perception of healthy behaviors affecting their child's health |
| Tech Medium | Text Message |
| Technology Device | Mobile Phone |
| mFHAST Implication | Delivery of behavioral therapy intervention for parents of obese children through text messages. |