Informing Diet and Physical Activity Interventions with Family Involvement in an Urban Setting: Views of Children and Adults in Lagos, Nigeria

There is limited evidence on diet and physical activity (PA) interventions to prevent childhood over- under-nutrition in Nigeria, particularly those with parental involvement. The aim of this qualitative cross-sectional study was explore parents’, children’s, other stakeholders’ views what might enable or hinder participation PA involvement, potential intervention components likely be feasible acceptable. took place Lagos State, Nigeria. Sixteen boys girls aged 8–11 years four participating schools were involved the study. In addition, women (n = 19) men 13) 18–60 part. These included parents, teachers, school heads, community leaders, health professionals, education civil servants, recruited via schools, professional links. Data collected homes, places work one-to-one interviews focus groups, audio-recorded participants’ consent. Topics knowledge about a balanced active living; frequency exercise barriers facilitators participation; ideas for fostering good habits. Socio-demographic data orally at start each discussion. Thematic analysis verbatim transcripts recordings conducted. Three overarching themes identified: (1) Active collaboration; (2) strategies involving families; (3) as key settings interventions. main poor access clean water, safe outdoor play space, menstrual hygiene products. Suggested solutions increased security, infrastructure improvements using recycled materials, gardening, campaigns funded by local dignitaries. Health literacy tailored dialects, considered an important component that would engage families. feasibility acceptability grassroots suggestions involvement could usefully explored future pilot studies.