Increasing the use of preventative health services to promote healthy eating, physical activity and weight management: the acceptability and potential effectiveness of a proactive telemarketing approach

• Main Authors: Wolfenden Luke (Author), Wiggers John (Author), Paul Christine (Author), Freund Megan (Author), Lecathelinais Christophe (Author), Wye Paula (Author), Gillham Karen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Telephone based interventions are effective in promoting health behaviours. The use of telephone based support services to promote healthy eating, activity or weight loss, however, are currently under-utilised. The aim of this study...