MRC Epidemiology Unit - Publications Database

Optimal levels of sleep, sedentary behaviour, and physical activity needed to support cognitive function in children of the early years.

Zahran S, Cliff DP, Antczak D, Aadland E, Aadland KN, Burley J, Carson V, Draper CE, Dumuid D, Kuzik N, Silva DAS, van Sluijs EMF, Tremblay MS, Olds TS, Okely AD, Stanley R, Santos R, Janssen I

BMC pediatrics. Nov 2024

(DOI : 10.1186/s12887-024-05186-z)

Perceptions of the South African 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Birth to 5 Years: A Qualitative Study.

Draper CE, Silubonde TM, Mukoma G, van Sluijs EMF

Journal of physical activity & health. Jul 2021

(DOI : 10.1123/jpah.2021-0483)

Evaluation of the Dissemination of the South African 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Birth to 5 Years.

Draper CE, Silubonde TM, Mukoma G, van Sluijs EMF

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Mar 2021

(DOI : 10.3390/ijerph18063071)

Can public sector community health workers deliver a nurturing care intervention in South Africa? The Amagugu Asakhula feasibility study.

Klingberg S, van Sluijs EMF, Jong ST, Draper CE

Pilot and feasibility studies. Jul 2020

(DOI : 10.1186/s40814-021-00802-6)

"The thing is, kids don't grow the same": Parent perspectives on preschoolers' weight and size in Soweto, South Africa.

Klingberg S, van Sluijs EMF, Draper CE

PLoS ONE. Aug 2019

(DOI : 10.1371/journal.pone.0231094)

Childhood Obesity Prevention in Africa: A Systematic Review of Intervention Effectiveness and Implementation.

Klingberg S, Draper CE, Micklesfield LK, Benjamin-Neelon SE, van Sluijs EMF

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Feb 2019

(DOI : 10.3390/ijerph16071212)