Regular physical activity (PA) is one of the most important determinants of a healthy lifestyle
and improved physical and mental well-being. Despite the health benefits of regular PA, the …

Abstract Background The method, Swedish Physical Activity on Prescription (SPAP), has
been launched in Swedish healthcare to promote physical activity for prevention and …

Background Low participation in health promotion programs (HPPs) might hamper their
effectiveness. A potential reason for low participation is disagreement between needs and …

Background Physical activity (PA) brief interventions (BIs) involving screening and/or advice
are recommended in primary care but frequency of delivery is unknown. Aim To examine the …

Objective. To conduct a systematic review to assess recruitment rates in workplace physical
activity (PA) intervention studies and describe characteristics of studies with high recruitment …

Background Information regarding factors that hinder or stimulate older adults in long-term
care facilities (LTCF) for being physically active is available in the literature, but much less is …

Effective physical activity interventions do not achieve their full potential if they are not
applied beyond their original testing in research studies. Potentially effective interventions …

Background Policy analysis is considered essential for achieving successful reforms in
health promotion and public health. The only framework for physical activity (PA) policy …

Background Understanding how to create and deliver effective physical activity (PA)
messages for and to various population subgroups may play a role in increasing population …

Background The objective of the present study was to evaluate the short-and long-term
intervention and mediation effects of a 3-month individualized need-supportive physical …