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Impact and Moderating Variables of an Intervention Promoting Physical Activity Among Children: Results From a Pilot

Mathieu Gourlan1, Monica Takito2, Céline Lambert3

  • 11 Epidaure, Prevention Department of the Institut régional du Cancer de Montpellier, Montpellier, France.

International Quarterly of Community Health Education
|January 13, 2018
PubMed

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A 1-month multilevel intervention significantly increased physical activity (PA) and theory of planned behavior (TPB) variables in children aged 7-11. Younger children showed greater improvements, and class/school levels influenced outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Behavioral Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Physical activity (PA) is crucial for child development.
  • The theory of planned behavior (TPB) offers a framework to understand behavior change.
  • Multilevel interventions may effectively promote PA in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a 1-month multilevel intervention's effect on children's PA.
  • To assess the intervention's impact on TPB variables.
  • To explore moderating effects of personal and situational factors on intervention outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Pilot study involving 306 children aged 7-11 years.
  • A 1-month multilevel intervention targeting PA and TPB.
  • Statistical analyses to assess intervention effects and moderating variables.

Main Results:

  • Significant increases in PA and TPB variables observed (p < .001).
  • Younger children demonstrated greater improvements in attitude and perceived control (p < .01).
  • Class and school levels explained significant variance in PA and TPB changes (ICC > .10).

Conclusions:

  • The multilevel intervention is feasible and effective for enhancing children's PA and TPB.
  • Age, class, and school context are important factors in intervention effectiveness.
  • Further research is warranted to optimize multilevel strategies for pediatric PA promotion.

Keywords:
childexercisehealth promotionmultilevel interventionpsychosocial factors

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