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Physical Activity Policy, Systems, and Environment Change Through Extension SNAP-Ed: A Multistate Perspective
Jessica Stroope1, M Renée Umstattd Meyer2, Kerry Gabbert3
1Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
Extension-based SNAP-Ed programs are exploring physical activity (PA) policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) strategies. These efforts involve partnerships to promote healthier choices for SNAP-eligible communities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Nutrition
- Community Health Promotion
- Physical Activity Interventions
Background:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) supports healthy living in low-income communities.
- SNAP-Ed widely uses policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) strategies for nutrition, but less so for physical activity (PA).
- Limited awareness exists among states regarding PA-focused PSE strategies implemented by other SNAP-Ed programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how Extension-based SNAP-Ed programs implement PA-focused PSE strategies.
- To identify common PA PSE approaches and challenges within Extension SNAP-Ed.
- To understand the role of partnerships in PA PSE implementation.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving interviews with 8 Extension-based SNAP-Ed program leaders.
- Purposeful sampling across six SNAP-Ed regions.
- Development of an interview guide to systematically collect data on PA PSE implementation.
Main Results:
- PA PSE efforts were implemented at state, county, and community levels.
- Examples of PA PSEs include school PA policy changes, shared-use agreements, active transportation promotion, park development, walking challenges, and PA signage.
- Partnerships at all levels were crucial for successful PSE efforts.
Conclusions:
- Extension-based SNAP-Ed programs can facilitate community partnerships for PA-focused PSE.
- Extension SNAP-Ed's reach and focus on eligible populations position it as a key public health partner for PA PSE.
- Further exploration of PA PSE strategies can enhance the impact of SNAP-Ed on physical activity.
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