scholarly journals Teenage girls’ experience of the determinants of physical activity promotion: A theory-based qualitative content analysis

10.19082/5075 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 5075-5082 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahboobe Borhani ◽  
Roya Sadeghi ◽  
Davoud Shojaeizadeh ◽  
Tayebeh Fasihi Harandi ◽  
Mohammad Ali Vakili
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Teenage Girls ◽  
Activity Promotion

scholarly journals Physical activity promotion in German vocational education: does capacity building work?

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 1577-1589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Popp ◽  
Johannes Carl ◽  
Eva Grüne ◽  
Jana Semrau ◽  
Peter Gelius ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Activity Promotion

Abstract Apprentices in many sectors are exposed to increased health risks and show low levels of physical activity (PA). Environmental and policy approaches seem to be promising tools for PA promotion as they can positively influence the context in which PA occurs. This article reports results from a German research project (2015–2018) that developed and implemented measures for PA promotion in the field of vocational education (VE). A participatory approach—cooperative planning (COP)—involving researchers as well as stakeholders from policy and practice was used in two VE settings—nursing care and automotive mechatronics. We assessed the extent to which new capacities for PA promotion were created by conducting semi-structured interviews with stakeholders from both sectors (n = 12) and one group interview with nursing students (n = 4). Transcripts were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Findings show that new capacities were created mainly in the form of resources and opportunities and that several measures for PA promotion (e.g. a regular lesson on the issue of PA and health and a tutoring system) were successfully integrated into VE routines. However, establishing new organizational goals and obligations appeared to be challenging. Moreover, the article presents influencing factors, such as the participation of the main actors that strongly supported the process of capacity building within their organization. We conclude that COP seems promising in creating new capacities for PA promotion in the field of VE, and therefore has the potential to promote a physically active lifestyle among apprentices.

scholarly journals Physical activity promotion in daily exercise therapy: the perspectives of exercise therapists in German rehabilitation settings

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wolfgang Geidl ◽  
Judith Wais ◽  
Cheyenne Fangmann ◽  
Ewnet Demisse ◽  
Klaus Pfeifer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Exercise Therapy ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Personal Responsibility ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Rehabilitation Team ◽  
Activity Promotion

Abstract Background This study aims to explore exercise therapists’ perspectives on the topic of physical activity promotion (PAP) with a focus on identifying (i) the intervention content and methodological approaches used for promoting physical activity (PA) in daily practice and (ii) the barriers and facilitators that affect PAP. Methods This qualitative study comprised the heads of exercise therapy departments (n = 58; 41% women; mean age = 45 years) from different rehabilitation clinics in Germany. Each participant took part in a semi-structured focus-group discussion on PAP in exercise therapy. The findings of the focus groups were processed and interpreted using a conventional qualitative content analysis. Results The exercise therapists demonstrated detailed didactic–methodological strategies and action orientations for PAP. The identified core topics of the content and methods of PAP were (1) conceptualization, (2) exercise and PA for enjoyment and pleasure, (3) education with practice–theory combinations, (4) media and materials for self-directed training, and (5) strategies to enhance personal responsibility and independence. The core topics for the associated barriers and facilitators were (1) structural conditions, (2) the role of exercise therapists, (3) the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, (4) rehabilitant experiences and expectations, and (5) aftercare services. Conclusion The topic of PAP is addressed with a high level of variability; exercise therapists involved in this study identify various methods and content for the promotion of PA within their individual practices. However, they display a limited awareness of existing evidence- and theory-based concepts for the promotion of PA as well as underlying theories of behavioural change. This variability may be due to the lack of a defined common framework for promoting PA, insufficient emphasis being placed on PA promotion in the current curricula and training, or extensive conceptual differences within German exercise therapy departments (e.g. different weighting of PAP).

scholarly journals Co-creating Physical Activity Interventions: a Mixed Methods Evaluation Approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Popp ◽  
Eva Grüne ◽  
Johannes Carl ◽  
Jana Semrau ◽  
Klaus Pfeifer
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Real World ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Evaluation Approach ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Cooperative Planning

Abstract Background: Co-creation strategies, such as cooperative planning, are promising as a means to ensure that physical activity interventions address real-world problems and are tailored to the target group. This has already been validated in diverse settings. However, questions targeting the transferability of cooperative planning to new settings and the key factors influencing its success or failure remain unclear. At the same time, co-creation processes are complex and evaluation can be challenging. Following calls for detailed reporting, this paper describes the programme activities, the underlying logic, and methodological design of a study that aims to evaluate the transfer of cooperative planning to new settings and to explore the associated key determinants.Methods: Cooperative planning was utilised as a strategy to target physical activity promotion in three real-world German settings in the nursing care and automotive mechatronics sectors. This involved researchers working alongside stakeholders from practice and policy to conjointly develop new interventions to promote physical activity in physically demanding jobs. A pragmatic approach is used to evaluate both the transferability and key determinants of this strategy. We developed a logic model for this co-creation process that describes the underlying assumptions and guides the evaluation. The evaluation outcomes of this study include planning meetings, newly developed interventions, and the determinants that are likely to affect cooperative planning. Quantitative and qualitative data will be collected using questionnaires, documents, and interviews. The quantitative data will be analysed descriptively, while the qualitative data will mainly be analysed using qualitative content analysis, split by settings. Subsequently, data triangulation will be used to integrate the quantitative and qualitative findings, which will then be compared across all three settings.Discussion: The study findings will contribute to a better understanding of co-creation strategies, their transferability and key determinants. The practical implications can include a checklist for assessing key determinants and a guideline for transferring cooperative planning into new settings to benefit more people. Ultimately, this study will help to advance co-creation strategies and may be relevant for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers targeting physical activity promotion in various contexts.Trial registration: Open Science Framework: https://osf.io/r6xnt/ (retrospectively registered)

A Qualitative Systematic Review of Public–Private Partnership in Promoting Physical Activity

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Younghan Lee ◽  
Lira Yun ◽  
Mi-Lyang Kim ◽  
Marvin Washington
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Screening Process ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Qualitative Systematic Review ◽  
Activity Promotion

The purpose of the study is to conduct a comprehensive review of public–private partnership (PPP) literature that pertains to promoting physical activity. A qualitative systematic review guided data search and screening process, and the findings were synthesized and interpreted using a qualitative content analysis method. Literature was searched from 16 academic and 6 gray literature databases. A total of 1,117 articles were initially searched, full texts of 186 articles were assessed, and 13 articles that met the inclusion criteria were finally included. PPPs have been initiated in various contexts including implementing the pledge policy, program coordination, and infrastructure supports. Public-sector partners were identified in a range of vertical and horizontal levels. Private partners were mainly manufacturers and/or retailers related to physical activity, sport facility operators, professional sport teams, or companies for providing infrastructures for active transportation. Public and private organizations have performed various roles of funding the initiatives, developing and implementing diverse resources, and taking actions to deliver benefits to the communities. Several challenges were reported when developing, implementing, and evaluating the partnership initiatives. The outcomes of the current review can be utilized to anticipate pragmatic issues when public and private partners jointly participate in physical activity promotion.

scholarly journals Physical activity promotion in Manitoba: Strengths, needs, and moving forward

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 205031211882291
Author(s):  
Leanne Kosowan ◽  
Pamela Wener ◽  
Maxine Holmqvist ◽  
Miriam Gonzalez ◽  
Gayle Halas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Model Community ◽  
Regional Partnerships

Objectives: To present findings of a workshop with physical activity professionals in Manitoba, Canada, to facilitate the enhancement of physical activity promotion efforts by exploring (1) effective physical activity strategies, (2) methods to strengthen physical activity strategies, (3) challenges in implementing physical activity strategies in Manitoba, and (4) strategies to support collaboration. Methods: The Manitoba Research Chair in Primary Prevention hosted a workshop for 54 stakeholders in Manitoba. Qualitative and quantitative data obtained from the workshop were analyzed using qualitative content analysis and univariate descriptive analysis. Purposive sampling was used to recruit participants with diverse experiences in physical activity promotion. Results: Strategies were identified and presented according to the socioecological model. Community assessment and community engagement, regional partnerships, capacity building, and mitigation of barriers characterized the discussion. In addition, discussions emphasized the need for the consistent and comprehensive application of a provincial physical activity action plan. The workshop ended with a discussion of the importance of collaboration to improve physical activity programs and initiatives. Conclusion: Several common needs were identified that reflect topics from the broader literature. Collaborations and insights from workshop participants provide direction to target increased physical activity support and programming across disciplines, sectors, and regions.

scholarly journals Physical activity promotion in daily exercise therapy: The perspectives of exercise therapists in German rehabilitation settings

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wolfgang Geidl ◽  
Judith Wais ◽  
Cheyenne Fangmann ◽  
Ewnet Demisse ◽  
Klaus Pfeifer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Exercise Therapy ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Personal Responsibility ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Rehabilitation Team ◽  
Activity Promotion

Abstract Abstract Background This study aims to explore exercise therapists’ perspectives on the topic of physical activity promotion (PAP) with a focus on identifying (i) the intervention content and methodological approaches used for promoting physical activity (PA) in daily practice and (ii) the barriers and facilitators that affect PAP. Methods This qualitative study comprised the heads of exercise therapy departments (n = 58; 41% women; mean age = 45 years) from different rehabilitation clinics in Germany. Each participant took part in a semi-structured focus-group discussion on PAP in exercise therapy. The findings of the focus groups were processed and interpreted using a conventional qualitative content analysis. Results The exercise therapists demonstrated detailed didactic–methodological strategies and action orientations for PAP. The identified core topics of the content and methods of PAP were (1) conceptualization, (2) exercise and PA for enjoyment and pleasure, (3) education with practice–theory combinations, (4) media and materials for self-directed training, and (5) strategies to enhance personal responsibility and independence. The core topics for the associated barriers and facilitators were (1) structural conditions, (2) the role of exercise therapists, (3) the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, (4) rehabilitant experiences and expectations, and (5) aftercare services. Conclusion The topic of PAP is addressed with a high level of variability; exercise therapists involved in this study identify various methods and content for the promotion of PA within their individual practices. However, they display a limited awareness of existing evidence- and theory-based concepts for the promotion of PA as well as underlying theories of behavioural change. This variability may be due to the lack of a defined common framework for promoting PA, insufficient emphasis being placed on PA promotion in the current curricula and training, or extensive conceptual differences within German exercise therapy departments (e.g. different weighting of PAP).

scholarly journals Physical activity promotion in daily exercise therapy: The perspectives of exercise therapists in German rehabilitation settings

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wolfgang Geidl ◽  
Judith Wais ◽  
Cheyenne Fangmann ◽  
Ewnet Demisse ◽  
Klaus Pfeifer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Exercise Therapy ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Personal Responsibility ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Rehabilitation Team ◽  
Activity Promotion

Abstract Abstract Background This study aims to explore exercise therapists’ perspectives on the topic of physical activity promotion (PAP) with a focus on identifying (i) the intervention content and methodological approaches used for promoting physical activity (PA) in daily practice and (ii) the barriers and facilitators that affect PAP. Methods This qualitative study comprised the heads of exercise therapy departments (n = 58; 41% women; mean age = 45 years) from different rehabilitation clinics in Germany. Each participant took part in a semi-structured focus-group discussion on PAP in exercise therapy. The findings of the focus groups were processed and interpreted using a conventional qualitative content analysis. Results The exercise therapists demonstrated detailed didactic–methodological strategies and action orientations for PAP. The identified core topics of the content and methods of PAP were (1) conceptualization, (2) exercise and PA for enjoyment and pleasure, (3) education with practice–theory combinations, (4) media and materials for self-directed training, and (5) strategies to enhance personal responsibility and independence. The core topics for the associated barriers and facilitators were (1) structural conditions, (2) the role of exercise therapists, (3) the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, (4) rehabilitant experiences and expectations, and (5) aftercare services. Conclusion The topic of PAP is addressed with a high level of variability; exercise therapists involved in this study identify various methods and content for the promotion of PA within their individual practices. However, they display a limited awareness of existing evidence- and theory-based concepts for the promotion of PA as well as underlying theories of behavioural change. This variability may be due to the lack of a defined common framework for promoting PA, insufficient emphasis being placed on PA promotion in the current curricula and training, or extensive conceptual differences within German exercise therapy departments (e.g. different weighting of PAP).

scholarly journals Co-creating physical activity interventions: a mixed methods evaluation approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Popp ◽  
Eva Grüne ◽  
Johannes Carl ◽  
Jana Semrau ◽  
Klaus Pfeifer
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Real World ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Evaluation Approach ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Cooperative Planning

Abstract Background Co-creation strategies, such as cooperative planning, are promising as a means to ensure that physical activity interventions address real-world problems and are tailored to the target group. This has already been validated in diverse settings. However, questions targeting the transferability of cooperative planning to new settings and the key factors influencing its success or failure remain unclear. At the same time, co-creation processes are complex, and evaluation can be challenging. Following calls for detailed reporting, this paper describes the programme activities, the underlying logic, and methodological design of a study that aims to evaluate the transfer of cooperative planning to new settings and to explore the associated key determinants. Methods Cooperative planning was utilized as a strategy to target physical activity promotion in three real-world German settings in the nursing care and automotive mechatronics sectors. This involved researchers working alongside stakeholders from practice and policy to conjointly develop new interventions to promote physical activity in physically demanding jobs. A pragmatic approach is used to evaluate both the transferability and key determinants of this strategy. We developed a logic model for this co-creation process that describes the underlying assumptions and guides the evaluation. The evaluation outcomes of this study include planning meetings, newly developed interventions, and the determinants that are likely to affect cooperative planning. Quantitative and qualitative data will be collected using questionnaires, documents, and interviews. The quantitative data will be analysed descriptively, while the qualitative data will mainly be analysed using qualitative content analysis, split by settings. Subsequently, data triangulation will be used to integrate the quantitative and qualitative findings, which will then be compared across all three settings. Discussion The study findings will contribute to a better understanding of co-creation strategies, their transferability, and key determinants. The practical implications can include a checklist for assessing key determinants and a guideline for transferring cooperative planning into new settings to benefit more people. Ultimately, this study will help to advance co-creation strategies and may be relevant for researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers targeting physical activity promotion in various contexts. Trial registration: Open Science Framework: https://osf.io/r6xnt/ (retrospectively registered).

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