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Targeting and tailoring physical activity information using print and information technologies.

Melissa A Napolitano1, Bess H Marcus

  • 1Center for Physical Activity Research, Brown Medical School and the Miriam Hospital Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, USA. MNapolitano@lifespan.org

Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
|August 2, 2002
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Promoting physical activity is crucial for inactive populations. This study explores using targeted information and technology-based interventions, like print media, to encourage widespread physical activity engagement.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Promotion
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Large segments of the population remain physically inactive.
  • Effective interventions must reach a diverse audience.
  • Novel strategies are needed to promote physical activity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the role of targeted and tailored physical activity information.
  • To evaluate mediated interventions for physical activity promotion.
  • To explore the use of print and information technologies in health promotion.

Main Methods:

  • Focus on information targeting and tailoring strategies.
  • Utilize mediated interventions, including print media.
  • Incorporate various information technologies for dissemination.

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Main Results:

  • Targeted information can enhance intervention effectiveness.
  • Mediated approaches show promise for broad reach.
  • Information technology facilitates physical activity promotion.

Conclusions:

  • Tailored physical activity information is key for broad engagement.
  • Mediated interventions, especially using print and technology, are effective.
  • Public health initiatives should leverage information technology for physical activity.