Mean difference in the children’s average MVPA minutes per day and accelerometer CPM associated with gender of parent who supports physical activity during the week and weekend (n=944)
Exposure | MVPA (min/day): mean difference (95% CI) | P for gender interaction | ||
All (n = 944) | Boys (n = 427) | Girls (n = 517) | ||
Supports child activity during week | ||||
Mother (ref) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.34 |
Father | 0.3 (−5.7 to 6.3) | 8.1 (−1.7 to 17.9) | −3.7 (−10.4 to 2.9) | |
Both parents | 3.5 (0.6 to 6.5) | 5.9 (1.2 to 10.6) | 0.4 (−3.0 to 3.8) | |
Supports child activity at the weekend | ||||
Mother (ref) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.22 |
Father | 1.7 (−2.8 to 6.2) | 5.7 (−1.5 to 12.9) | −3.4 (−8.5 to 1.7) | |
Both parents | 2.4 (−1.1 to 5.9) | 4.5 (−1.4 to 10.3) | 0.7 (−3.0 to 4.4) |