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Community-based physical activity interventions among women: a systematic review
Leila Amiri Farahani1, Mohsen Asadi-Lari2, Eesa Mohammadi3
1Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
BMJ Open
|April 3, 2015
Summary
This systematic review found insufficient evidence on the effectiveness of community-based physical activity interventions for women. More high-quality randomized trials are needed to determine impactful and sustainable programs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Exercise Science
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Community-based interventions are crucial for promoting physical activity in women.
- Assessing the effectiveness of these interventions is vital for public health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and assess the effectiveness of community-based physical activity interventions.
- Focus on women aged 18-65 years.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of controlled-trial studies published between January 2000 and March 2013.
- Inclusion of studies measuring physical activity as an outcome.
- Methodological quality and levels of evidence were assessed.
Main Results:
- Nine articles were identified; four were randomized controlled trials.
- High methodological quality was observed in most studies.
- No evidence of effectiveness for social cognitive theory-based interventions; inconclusive evidence for others.
Conclusions:
- Insufficient evidence exists to confirm the effectiveness of current community-based physical activity interventions for women.
- High-quality randomized clinical trials with sufficient statistical power are necessary.
- Further research should identify effective and sustainable intervention components for women's physical activity.
