Table 2 Summary of factors influencing commencement and retention
Behaviour | Influencing Factors | Mainly Influencing |
|---|---|---|
Commencement | Desire for weight loss | Parents |
| Â | Building strength and fitness | Children |
| Â | Improving confidence and self-esteem | Parents |
| Â | Parental commitment | Children |
| Â | Proximity of venue | Parents |
| Â | Low/no cost | Parents |
Retention | Social interaction | Children |
| Â | Quality program management | Parents |
| Â | Parental commitment | Children |
| Â | Weight loss | Children and parents |
| Â | Improved confidence and self-esteem | Children and parents |
| Â | Improved coordination | Parents |
| Â | Low/no cost | Parents |
| Â | Parents welcome | Parents |