scholarly journals Exploring Users’ Experiences of the Uptake and Adoption of Physical Activity Apps: Longitudinal Qualitative Study (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dario Baretta ◽  
Olga Perski ◽  
Patrizia Steca
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Contextual Information ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Just In Time ◽  
Semistructured Interview ◽  
Verbal Reports ◽  
Thinking Aloud ◽  
Exercise Motives

BACKGROUND Although smartphone apps might support physical activity (PA), engagement with them tends to be low. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to examine potential users’ needs and preferences regarding their engagement with PA apps during a first exposure to a never-used PA app and after 2 weeks’ usage. METHODS A longitudinal, one-arm qualitative study was conducted with potential PA app users. At baseline, participants (N=20) were asked to explore 1 of 3 randomly allocated PA apps while thinking aloud. Semistructured interview techniques allowed participants to elaborate on their statements. After 2 weeks, follow-up interviews explored participants’ (n=17) lived experiences of real-world app use. Verbal reports from both time points were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. RESULTS Features that promote a fair and simple user experience, support users’ self-regulation skills, and address users’ exercise motives were considered important for engagement both during a first exposure and after a 2-week use of PA apps. Features that support users’ need for relatedness as well as those that facilitate users to implement their intentions were expected to be important for engagement mainly during a first exposure to PA apps. Proactive and tailored features that integrate behavioral, psychological, and contextual information to provide adaptive exercise plans and just-in-time support were considered relevant to sustain engagement over time. CONCLUSIONS App features that address users’ exercise motives, promote self-regulation, and fulfill users’ need for relatedness might promote engagement with PA apps. Tailored and proactive features were expected to promote sustained engagement.

Parenthood and Physical Activity in Young Adults: A Qualitative Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 782-788 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ethan E. Hull ◽  
Jeannette M. Garcia ◽  
Angela M. Kolen ◽  
Robert J. Robertson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Free Time ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Time Period ◽  
And Behaviors

Background:New parents have to adjust to less sleep, less free time, and more responsibility as a result of having a child. The purpose of this study was to examine how having a child impacts the physical activity (PA) beliefs and behaviors of new parents over a 2- to 3-year time period.Methods:Participants included 49 men and women (31% men, 96% white) who did not have a child at baseline (26.3 ± 1.1 years old) but did have a child at the time of follow-up (28.9 ± 1.7 years old). The child’s mean age at follow-up was 12 ± 7 months old. PA was measured via questionnaire at baseline and again at follow-up. Interviews regarding PA occurred at follow-up.Results:PA significantly decreased in parents across the time period (P < .001), and parents attributed this decrease to having a child and being pregnant. Parents mentioned they lack time, energy, and motivation for PA as a result of caring for a new child. Parents who maintained their activity level stated they prioritized PA and chose activities they enjoyed.Conclusion:These results show that although activity levels decrease in individuals who have a child, PA in new parents may be a function of priority, intensity, and enjoyment.

scholarly journals An Intervention With Dance and Yoga for Girls With Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders (Just in TIME): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Philipson ◽  
Stefan Särnblad ◽  
Lars Ekstav ◽  
Mats Eriksson ◽  
Ulrika L Fagerberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Just In Time ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Functional Abdominal Pain ◽  
Randomized Controlled

BACKGROUND Functional abdominal pain disorders (FAPDs) affect many children worldwide, predominantly girls, and cause considerable long-term negative consequences for individuals and society. Evidence-based and cost-effective treatments are therefore strongly needed. Physical activity has shown promising effects in the practical management of FAPDs. Dance and yoga are both popular activities that have been shown to provide significant psychological and pain-related benefits with minimal risk. The activities complement each other, in that dance involves dynamic, rhythmic physical activity, while yoga enhances relaxation and focus. OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate the effects of a dance and yoga intervention among girls aged 9 to 13 years with FAPDs. METHODS The study is a prospective randomized controlled trial among girls aged 9 to 13 years with functional abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, or both. The target sample size was 150 girls randomized into 2 arms: an intervention arm that receives dance and yoga sessions twice weekly for 8 months and a control arm that receives standard care. Outcomes will be measured at baseline and after 4, 8, 12, and 24 months, and long-term follow-up will be conducted 5 years from baseline. Questionnaires, interviews, and biomarker measures, such as cortisol in saliva and fecal microbiota, will be used. The primary outcome is the proportion of girls in each group with reduced pain, as measured by the faces pain scale-revised in a pain diary, immediately after the intervention. Secondary outcomes are gastrointestinal symptoms, general health, mental health, stress, and physical activity. The study also includes qualitative evaluations and health economic analyses. This study was approved by the Regional Ethical Review Board in Uppsala (No. 2016/082 1-2). RESULTS Data collection began in October 2016. The intervention has been performed in 3 periods from 2016 through 2019. The final 5-year follow-up is anticipated to be completed by fall 2023. CONCLUSIONS Cost-effective and easily accessible interventions are warranted to reduce the negative consequences arising from FAPDs in young girls. Physical activity is an effective strategy, but intervention studies are needed to better understand what types of activities facilitate regular participation in this target group. The Just in TIME (Try, Identify, Move, and Enjoy) study will provide insights regarding the effectiveness of dance and yoga and is anticipated to contribute to the challenging work of reducing the burden of FAPDs for young girls. CLINICALTRIAL ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02920268); https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02920268 INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT DERR1-10.2196/19748

scholarly journals Physical activity and exercise self-regulation in cancer survivors: A qualitative study

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 563-568 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward Tsai ◽  
Michael C. Robertson ◽  
Elizabeth J. Lyons ◽  
Maria C. Swartz ◽  
Karen Basen-Engquist
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Physical Activity And Exercise

scholarly journals An Intervention With Dance and Yoga for Girls With Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders (Just in TIME): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

10.2196/19748 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. e19748
Author(s):  
Anna Philipson ◽  
Stefan Särnblad ◽  
Lars Ekstav ◽  
Mats Eriksson ◽  
Ulrika L Fagerberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Just In Time ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Functional Abdominal Pain ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Background Functional abdominal pain disorders (FAPDs) affect many children worldwide, predominantly girls, and cause considerable long-term negative consequences for individuals and society. Evidence-based and cost-effective treatments are therefore strongly needed. Physical activity has shown promising effects in the practical management of FAPDs. Dance and yoga are both popular activities that have been shown to provide significant psychological and pain-related benefits with minimal risk. The activities complement each other, in that dance involves dynamic, rhythmic physical activity, while yoga enhances relaxation and focus. Objective This study aims to evaluate the effects of a dance and yoga intervention among girls aged 9 to 13 years with FAPDs. Methods The study is a prospective randomized controlled trial among girls aged 9 to 13 years with functional abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, or both. The target sample size was 150 girls randomized into 2 arms: an intervention arm that receives dance and yoga sessions twice weekly for 8 months and a control arm that receives standard care. Outcomes will be measured at baseline and after 4, 8, 12, and 24 months, and long-term follow-up will be conducted 5 years from baseline. Questionnaires, interviews, and biomarker measures, such as cortisol in saliva and fecal microbiota, will be used. The primary outcome is the proportion of girls in each group with reduced pain, as measured by the faces pain scale-revised in a pain diary, immediately after the intervention. Secondary outcomes are gastrointestinal symptoms, general health, mental health, stress, and physical activity. The study also includes qualitative evaluations and health economic analyses. This study was approved by the Regional Ethical Review Board in Uppsala (No. 2016/082 1-2). Results Data collection began in October 2016. The intervention has been performed in 3 periods from 2016 through 2019. The final 5-year follow-up is anticipated to be completed by fall 2023. Conclusions Cost-effective and easily accessible interventions are warranted to reduce the negative consequences arising from FAPDs in young girls. Physical activity is an effective strategy, but intervention studies are needed to better understand what types of activities facilitate regular participation in this target group. The Just in TIME (Try, Identify, Move, and Enjoy) study will provide insights regarding the effectiveness of dance and yoga and is anticipated to contribute to the challenging work of reducing the burden of FAPDs for young girls. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02920268); https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02920268 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/19748

Stage-based healthy lifestyles program for non-college young adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 117 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Walsh ◽  
Kendra Kattelmann ◽  
Adrienne White
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Lifestyles ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to test the feasibility of implementing a healthy lifestyles intervention to maintain or achieve healthy weight for low-income young adults in vocational education. Design/methodology/approach Non-randomized, quasi-experimental feasibility test of a ten-week intervention with follow-up assessment designed using PRECEDE-PROCEED. A convenience sample included low-income young adults (n=165), 18-24 years recruited from two vocational training facilities. The intervention had weekly: online educational modules, targeting the non-dieting approach through healthful eating, and physical activity; and messages to promote fruit and vegetable intake, increased physical activity and stress management. Anthropometrics were measured, and an online survey on physical activity and eating behavior (e.g. self-regulation, self-instruction, emotional eating) was administered at baseline, post-, and follow-up. Findings At baseline, males were overweight and females were obese based on average BMI; no significant change in BMI, food intake, physical activity, or stress management were noted following the intervention. Eating behavior changed in treatment vs control group; food self-regulation was higher (p=0.025) for high use treatment group compared to the control group. Practical implications Lifestyle interventions are critical for low-income young adults who are overweight or obese by 18-24 years of age. Young adults who engage in such interventions can make food behavior changes that can have a mediating effect on healthy weight management. Models like PRECEDE-PROCEED are vital to success when working toward sustainable programs within communities. Originality/value Few healthy lifestyle programs have been reported for low-income, non-college young adults, specifically with a largely male population, and none with PRECEDE-PROCEED.

scholarly journals Users’ thoughts and opinions about a self-regulation-based eHealth intervention targeting physical activity and the intake of fruit and vegetables: A qualitative study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. e0190020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise Poppe ◽  
Celien Van der Mispel ◽  
Ilse De Bourdeaudhuij ◽  
Maïté Verloigne ◽  
Samyah Shadid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Fruit And Vegetables ◽  
Ehealth Intervention

scholarly journals Women Bound to Be Active: Differences in Long-Term Physical Activity Between Completers and Noncompleters of a Book Club Intervention

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 368-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer L. Huberty ◽  
Diane Ehlers ◽  
Jason Coleman ◽  
Yong Gao ◽  
Steriani Elavsky
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Book Club ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Regulation Strategies ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Impact

Background:Ideal approaches to increasing long-term physical activity (PA) adherence in women remain unclear. This study used a longitudinal mixed-methods approach to 1) determine the effectiveness of an 8-month book club intervention for increasing PA participation and self-worth, and reducing barriers at 1-year follow-up; and 2) identify reasons why completers and noncompleters did or did not maintain PA.Methods:One year after the cessation of Women Bound to be Active (WBA), completers (participated in posttesting; n = 30) and noncompleters (did not participate in posttesting; n = 22) responded to questionnaires and interviews assessing their body mass index (BMI), current PA participation, barriers, and global self-worth.Results:Compared with noncompleters, completers reported decreases in BMI, higher motivation for PA, higher ratio of benefits to barriers, and more consistent PA. Both groups still reported barriers to PA, especially time; however, completers more often reported strategies for overcoming these barriers. Completers more directly discussed the impact of their improved self-worth on their PA participation.Conclusions:In the future, a greater focus on time management and self-regulation strategies should be emphasized in PA interventions, specifically those that focus on women. This may help to prevent program and long-term PA attrition.

scholarly journals Sleep, nutrition, and physical activity interventions to prevent obesity in infancy: follow-up of the Prevention of Overweight in Infancy (POI) randomized controlled trial at ages 3.5 and 5 y

2018 ◽  
Vol 108 (2) ◽  
pp. 228-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachael W Taylor ◽  
Andrew R Gray ◽  
Anne-Louise M Heath ◽  
Barbara C Galland ◽  
Julie Lawrence ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Weight Outcomes ◽  
Z Scores ◽  
Additional Support

ABSTRACT Background Our Prevention of Overweight in Infancy (POI) study suggested that a brief sleep intervention in infancy reduced the risk of obesity at age 2 y. In contrast, we observed no benefit from the nutrition and activity intervention. Objective The objective of the study was to determine how these interventions influenced growth at ages 3.5 and 5 y compared with usual care (Control). Design A follow-up of a parallel, 4-arm, single-blind, 2-y, randomized controlled trial in 802 women (86% European, 48% primiparous) recruited in pregnancy (58% response rate) was undertaken. All groups received standard Well-Child care with additional support for 3 intervention groups: FAB (promotion of breastfeeding, healthy eating, physical activity: 8 contacts, antenatal, 18 mo); Sleep (prevention of sleep problems: antenatal, 3 wk); Combination (both interventions). Follow-up measures were collected by staff blinded to group allocation. The primary outcome was child body mass index (BMI) z score, and secondary outcomes were prevalence of obesity (BMI ≥95th percentile), self-regulation (psychological measures), sleep, physical activity (accelerometry, questionnaires), and dietary intake (food-frequency questionnaire). Analyses were conducted through the use of multiple imputation. Results Retention was 77% at age 3.5 y and 69% at age 5 y. Children in the FAB group had significantly higher BMI z scores than did Controls at age 5 y (adjusted difference: 0.25; 95% CI: 0.04, 0.47) but not at age 3.5 y (0.15; 95% CI: −0.04, 0.34). Children who received the Sleep intervention (Sleep and Combination groups) had significantly lower BMI z scores at age 3.5 y (−0.24; 95% CI: −0.38, −0.10) and at age 5 y (−0.23; 95% CI: −0.38, −0.07) than children who did not (Control and FAB groups). Conclusions A conventional intervention had unexpected adverse long-term weight outcomes, whereas positive outcomes from a less conventional sleep intervention remained promising at age 5 y. More intensive or extended sleep intervention might have larger or longer-lasting effects and should be investigated. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT00892983.

scholarly journals Impact of an exercise programme on sustaining physical activity for recovering cancer patients: A qualitative study.

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 230
Author(s):  
Martyn Queen ◽  
Saul Bloxham ◽  
Phil Brown ◽  
Melissa Coyle ◽  
Ben Jane
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Exercise Programme ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Physical Activity Programme ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
The Impact

Background Pedometers have been shown to improve adherence to exercise programmes. Evidence suggests that PA can improve physical function, wellbeing and reduce the negative impact of some cancer related side-effects. Yet, there are limited PA guidelines for cancer patients in the UK. The aim was to examine the impact of an 8-week exercise programme on sustaining physical activity (PA) at 3-month follow-up. Method A qualitative study with 12 mixed site cancer patients aged 43-70 (10 women, 2 men), involved in an 8-week exercise programme. The Programme took place at a University in the South West of England, UK. Semi-structured interviews with patients took place 3 times over 6 months. A grounded theory approach was used to analyse the data. Results We found that the number of patients perceived to be physically active prior to take-up of the physical activity programme were low (20%). At completion, most patients reported being physically active (84%), sustained but to a lesser extent (67%) at 3-month follow-up. Explanations for sustained PA at follow-up included application of knowledge gained from the Programme in relation to walking technique and use of pedometers and perceived health and fitness gains. Explanations for those not physically active included new diagnosis, reduced mobility following surgery and lack of clear exit route or progression to another structured opportunity. Conclusion Our study has provided valuable insight into how a supervised multi-modal physical activity programme can enable recovering cancer patients to develop a physically active lifestyle.

Interaction between self-regulation, intentions and implicit attitudes in the prediction of physical activity among persons with obesity.

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guillaume Chevance ◽  
Yannick Stephan ◽  
Nelly Héraud ◽  
Julie Boiché
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Implicit Attitudes ◽  
Self Regulation
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