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Showing 1 to 20 of 52 for “"physical activity interventions"”.
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Physical activity interventions in socio-economically disadvantaged communities
Physical activity (PA) has been internationally recognised as a determinant of health and as a major modifiable lifestyle factor. It has been reported in previous literature that PA can play a vital role in the prevention and treatment of many non-communicable chronic diseases; with an inverse …
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A comparative analysis of physical activity interventions for young children
<p>Evidence suggests that physical inactivity is increasingly prevalent among young children. A common recommendation provided to parents suggests that they become actively involved in increasing their child's physical activity. However, this recommendation does not specify how a parent should …
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Exploring The Implementation Of Physical Activity Interventions In Long-Term Care
… can benefit from increasing their levels of physical activity however the majority of older residents spend most of their time engaged in sedentary activities and are inactive. Objective: The overarching purpose of this dissertation is to examine the implementation of physical activity …
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The impact of workplace physical activity interventions on university employees health, wellbeing and behaviour change
Abstract The benefits of participating in regular physical activity are wide-ranging and well-accepted globally, yet physical inactivity is increasing, especially amongst adults. Occupations involving sedentary behaviour are considered a leading contributor to the inactive lifestyle responsible for …
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Breast cancer survivors’ preferences and barriers related to diet and physical activity interventions during the COVID-19 era
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'Closed Access', the embargo will last until 2023-12-01
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Enhancing the conceptualisation, design, and development of evidence-based physical activity interventions for older adults: A mixed methods investigation.
… implementation of intuition-based ‘common-sense’ physical activity (PA) interventions for older adults, and support the implementation of theory- and evidence- based interventions, there is a need for research that (a) seeks further understanding on how different interventions influence older …
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The effect of structured and lifestyle physical activity interventions on the bone health and body composition of 9-11 year old children
… of risk factors for health and a decline in physical activity. Obesity is major health risk factor for a number of other chronic diseases, some of which are prevalent in children. Regular physical activity is associated with reduced adiposity, healthier metabolic status lower risk factors of …
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Implementation of physical activity services for the management of adults with type 2 diabetes
Physical activity plays an integral role in management of Type 2 diabetes. Despite strong evidence, a limited number of physical activity interventions have been implemented within routine diabetes care. The aim of this research is to explore the practical issues related to translation, …
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Neighbourhood walkability associated with initiation of, and adherence to, a pedometer-based physical activity intervention among inactive Canadian adults
… that the built environment can influence physical activity. However, the extent to which the neighbourhood built environment constrains or amplifies the effectiveness of physical activity interventions is understudied. The aim of this thesis was to investigate the role of the neighbourhood …
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Efficacy of an Internet Walking Program for Older Adults
… as a communication channel for large-scale physical activity interventions. Findings from recently published studies support the use of the Internet for delivering physical activity interventions, but to date the effectiveness of an Internet-based intervention has not been compared to more …
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Correlates and consequences of physical activity among single mothers
… depression, and stress. Participation in physical activity might improve the health of single mothers, yet little is known about the correlates and consequences of this health behavior among this group of women. The two primary aims of this study were to use social cognitive theory (SCT) …
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Brain Boot Camp: The Effect of Multi-Sensory Training on Physical Function in Older Adults
… Age-associated declines in physical function may lead to mobility limitations which are associated with a loss of independence, decreased quality of life, and higher risk of mortality. It is clear from multiple studies that an older adults physical function can be modified …
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The Role of Socioeconomic Position in Adolescent Physical Activity
… in the social determinants of health including physical activity. Unlike in children and adults, the impact of socioeconomic position (SEP) on physical activity behaviour during adolescence is unclear. Qualitative evidence aiming to understand this from the adolescent perspective is lacking, as …
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Physical activity and breast cancer
… services. Accordingly, effective and inexpensive interventions that can alleviate treatment side-effects, improve health, quality of life and potentially reduce risk of early mortality are required for breast cancer patients. Awareness of the positive influence that physical activity can have on …
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Exploring the Scale-up of a Free Community-Based Physical Activity Intervention to Rural and Smaller Urban Settings in Southwestern Ontario
… purpose of this dissertation was to examine the physical activity context for children in rural and smaller urban settings and identify strategies for scaling up interventions for lower-density communities by exploring how to appropriately and effectively expand the ACT-i-Pass Program, a …
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"Sweet Hearts": A biokinetics primary prevention programme in the South African public health sector: A qualitiative analysis
… summary of data from 10 community-based physical activity interventions across 5 countries. The analysis provides evidence for the efficacy of physical activity interventions (standardized mean difference (SMD) = 1.275; percentage increase in physical activity = 29.5%) in increasing …
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Diet after Liver Transplant: Dietary Patterns, Potential Determinants, and Interventions to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
… later recommendations for a healthy diet and physical activity. The ability of recipients to adopt healthy eating habits and the best support strategies remain unclear, with no liver transplant-specific guidelines. Given the high prevalence of diet-related conditions post-transplant, targeted …
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Smartwatch Centered System for Facilitating Group Processes of Small Teams in a Statewide Health Promotion Program
Physical inactivity is a major cause of disease in the United States and globally. Effective physical activity interventions often use community based approaches due to the demonstrated effectiveness of combining individual and group based behavioral strategies towards encouraging physical activity …
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Physical activity for the brain, but for whom? An individual difference investigation of the FITKids clinical trial on cognitive control and ERPs in children
… control outcomes associated with a 9-month physical activity intervention (FITKids clinical trial) in preadolescent children. This was accomplished by randomizing three hundred eighty-four children into an afterschool physical activity intervention or a wait-list control group. All …
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Co-design, feasibility, and acceptability of a digital intervention promoting physical activity in people newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease
Background Physical activity is recognised as a fundamental component of Parkinson's disease (PD) management, with evidence highlighting its preventative, symptomatic, and potentially disease-modifying benefits. Engagement in physical activity from diagnosis is crucial for effective PD management, …
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