Exploring equity in primary-care-based physical activity interventions using PROGRESS-Plus: a systematic review and evidence synthesis
Background Little is known about equity effects in primary care based physical activity
interventions. This review explored whether differences in intervention effects are evident …
interventions. This review explored whether differences in intervention effects are evident …
School‐based physical activity programs for promoting physical activity and fitness in children and adolescents aged 6 to 18
M Dobbins, H Husson, K DeCorby… - … of systematic reviews, 2013 - cochranelibrary.com
Background The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1.9 million deaths
worldwide are attributable to physical inactivity and at least 2.6 million deaths are a result of …
worldwide are attributable to physical inactivity and at least 2.6 million deaths are a result of …
Future directions in physical activity intervention research: expanding our focus to sedentary behaviors, technology, and dissemination
Despite the increased health risks of a sedentary lifestyle, only 49% of American adults
participate in physical activity (PA) at the recommended levels. In an effort to move the PA …
participate in physical activity (PA) at the recommended levels. In an effort to move the PA …
A participatory physical activity intervention in preschools: a cluster randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Previous studies on physical activity interventions in preschools have
reported limited effectiveness. Participatory community-based approaches hold promise for …
reported limited effectiveness. Participatory community-based approaches hold promise for …
Promoting physical activity among university students: a systematic review of controlled trials
M Maselli, PB Ward, E Gobbi… - American Journal of …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: University study is often accompanied by a decline in physical activity (PA) levels
but can offer the opportunity to promote a lifelong active lifestyle. This review aims to …
but can offer the opportunity to promote a lifelong active lifestyle. This review aims to …
Physical activity interventions during the school day: reviewing policies, practices, and benefits
K Cornett, K Murfay, JE Fulton - Journal of School Health, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND There are many ways to increase physical activity (PA) during
the school day as part of a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Plan. This article …
the school day as part of a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Plan. This article …
Non-curricular approaches for increasing physical activity in youth: a review
R Jago, T Baranowski - Preventive medicine, 2004 - Elsevier
Background. To prevent obesity, the physical activity of youth should be increased. Since
time for school physical education has declined and curricular interventions have had …
time for school physical education has declined and curricular interventions have had …
The effectiveness of interventions on sustained childhood physical activity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled studies
Background Increased physical activity (PA) has been associated with a reduction in non-
communicable disease risk factors and outcomes. However, interventions to increase …
communicable disease risk factors and outcomes. However, interventions to increase …
Equity effects of children's physical activity interventions: a systematic scoping review
RE Love, J Adams, EMF van Sluijs - International Journal of Behavioral …, 2017 - Springer
Background Differential effects of physical activity (PA) interventions across population sub-
groups may contribute to inequalities in health. This systematic scoping review explored the …
groups may contribute to inequalities in health. This systematic scoping review explored the …
Evaluation of policies to promote physical activity in afterschool programs: are we meeting current benchmarks?
BACKGROUND: Policies now recommend afterschool programs (ASP, 3–6pm) provide
children a minimum amount of physical activity daily. We examined the extent to which …
children a minimum amount of physical activity daily. We examined the extent to which …