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Walking school bus programs significantly increased active commuting and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in children from lower-income families. These findings support implementing such programs to boost physical activity levels.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Active commuting to school is crucial for children's health.
  • Interventions promoting active commuting are needed, especially for lower-income families.
  • Previous studies have explored various strategies to increase physical activity in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of a walking school bus intervention on children's active commuting.
  • To assess the effect of the intervention on moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA).

Main Methods:

  • A cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted in Houston and Seattle from 2012-2016.
  • The study included 22 schools serving lower-income families, comparing a walking school bus intervention with educational materials to a control group receiving only educational materials.
  • Outcomes, including active commuting and MVPA, were measured via surveys and accelerometry over one school year.

Main Results:

  • The intervention group showed a significant increase in the percentage of days actively commuting to school compared to the control group.
  • Children in the intervention group also demonstrated a significant increase in daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) minutes.
  • The intervention was effective in promoting active commuting and physical activity in this population.

Conclusions:

  • Walking school bus programs are effective in promoting active commuting and improving physical activity in school-aged children.
  • These programs are particularly beneficial for children from lower-income families.
  • Implementation of inclusive walking school bus initiatives is recommended to support children's health.