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Walking School Bus Programs: Implementation Factors, Implementation Outcomes, and Student Outcomes, 2017-2018.

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Walking school bus programs boost physical activity. Programs in low-income areas and those with multiple leaders are more sustainable. Overcoming recruitment barriers is key for success.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Pediatrics
Community Health

Background:

Walking school bus programs promote physical activity and active travel among children.
Limited research exists on factors influencing large-scale implementation of these programs.
Understanding contextual, implementation, and student outcomes is crucial for program success.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate contextual factors, implementation outcomes, and student outcomes in walking school bus programs.
To identify factors associated with program sustainability and effectiveness.
To inform large-scale implementation strategies for walking school bus initiatives.

Main Methods:

Surveys were administered to leaders of 184 walking school bus programs in the US and internationally.
Regression analyses were used to examine associations between contextual factors, implementation outcomes, and student outcomes.
Programs were identified through internet searches, referrals, and email listservs.

Main Results:

Programs in low-income areas and those with multiple leaders showed greater sustainability.
School or district staff coordination and no external funding were linked to higher student participation.
Increased program frequency correlated with reduced tardiness, bullying, and improved neighborhood walkability.
Key barriers included recruiting/retaining students and leaders.

Conclusions:

Walking school bus programs can be successfully implemented across diverse contexts with varied models.
Multiple leadership roles are vital for program sustainability.
Evidence-based strategies addressing recruitment and leader retention can enhance program reach, implementation, and impact on physical activity.