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Using formative research to develop CHANGE!: a curriculum-based physical activity promoting intervention.

Kelly A Mackintosh1, Zoe R Knowles, Nicola D Ridgers

  • 1Community and Leisure, Liverpool John Moores University, UK. k.a.mackintosh@2009.ljmu.ac.uk

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Engaging families is key to increasing children's physical activity. Parental support and addressing barriers are crucial for effective health-promoting behaviors in children.

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Published on: March 7, 2019

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Childhood physical activity is a critical public health issue.
  • School-based interventions show varied success in promoting activity.
  • Effective child-centered physical activity interventions are needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To gather insights from children, parents, and teachers on physical activity.
  • To inform the design of the CHANGE! (Children's Health, Activity, and Nutrition: Get Educated!) program.
  • To identify key factors influencing children's physical activity.

Main Methods:

  • Semi-structured interviews conducted with 60 children (9-10 years), 33 parents, and 10 teachers across 11 primary schools.
  • Interviews explored knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and barriers related to physical activity.
  • Data analyzed using the Youth Physical Activity Promotion Model framework.

Main Results:

  • Children and parents generally agreed on physical activity's health benefits, though some children lacked clarity on what constitutes physical activity.
  • Enjoyment, social support, and perceived family time positively influenced participation.
  • Lack of parental support emerged as a significant barrier.

Conclusions:

  • Family involvement is a powerful strategy for promoting health-enhancing behaviors.
  • Parental engagement is vital for increasing children's physical activity levels.
  • Addressing perceived barriers to physical activity is essential for intervention success.