scholarly journals Hunger and Health: Taking a Formative Approach to Build a Health Intervention Focused on Nutrition and Physical Activity Needs as Perceived by Stakeholders

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1584
Author(s):  
Kelsey Fortin ◽  
Susan Harvey
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Disease Diagnosis ◽  
Health Intervention ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Food Pantry ◽  
Stakeholder Groups ◽  
Comprehensive Health ◽  
Health Behavior Intervention ◽  
Nutrition And Physical Activity

The intersections between hunger and health are beginning to gain traction. New interventions emphasize collaboration between the health and social service sectors. This study aimed to understand the nutrition and physical activity (PA) needs as perceived by food pantry stakeholders to inform a health intervention approach. The study used formative research incorporating mixed methods through surveying and semi-structured interviews with three food pantry stakeholder groups: Clients (n = 30), staff (n = 7), and volunteers (n = 10). Pantry client participants reported; high rates of both individual (60%, n = 18) and household (43%, n = 13) disease diagnosis; low consumption (0–1 servings) of fruits (67%, n = 20) and vegetables (47%, n = 14) per day; and low levels (0–120 min) of PA (67%, n = 20) per week. Interviews identified five final convergent major themes across all three stakeholder groups including food and PA barriers, nutrition and PA literacy, health status and lifestyle, current pantry operations and adjustments, and suggestions for health intervention programming. High rates of chronic disease combined with low health literacy among pantry clients demonstrate the need to address health behaviors. Further research piloting the design and implementation of a comprehensive health behavior intervention program in the food pantry setting is needed.

scholarly journals Evaluation of a sitting light volleyball intervention to adults with physical impairments: Qualitative study using Social–Ecological Model

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ka Man Leung ◽  
Pak-Kwong Chung ◽  
William Chu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Ecological Model ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Physical Impairments ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Further Development

Abstract Background: This study was a part of 15-week sitting light volleyball (SLVB) intervention program which examined the effects of the intervention on the physical and psychological attributes of adults with physical impairments (PWPI) in Hong Kong. Gaining a deeper understanding of the perceptions and experiences of PWPI in the SLVB intervention is critical to the development of SLVB as a physical activity and a sport. The aims of this study were (a) to assess participants’ experiences of the intervention and (b) to examine the suitability and feasibility of SLVB intervention for PWPI. Methods: Twenty participants (mean age = 53.52 years, standard deviation 9.02 years; 60% female; 25% with at least a college degree) participated in semi-structured interviews. Results: Content analysis revealed features of their experiences at the individual or intrapersonal level (physical and psychological health, enjoyment, novelty, competence, autonomy), interpersonal level (socialization and teamwork, social support), organizational and community levels (perceived sport venue environment, venue accessibility, safety, dissemination of information), and policy level (resources allocation by the government). The participants also commented on the suitability and feasibility of the SLVB intervention for PWPI, its content and coaching, the modified rules, the duration of sessions, scheduling, and the number of participants and coaches. Conclusions: This study identified several themes relevant to the promotion of PWPI engagement with SLVB and demonstrated that adopting a multilevel approach to the intervention resulted in positive outcomes for participants. Playing SLVB is suitable and feasible for PWPI. The findings contribute to the understanding of the experiences PWPI had of the SLVB intervention, which is critical to the further development of SLVB as a physical activity and a sport.

scholarly journals Evaluation of a sitting light volleyball intervention to adults with physical impairments: Qualitative study using Social–Ecological Model

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ka Man Leung ◽  
Pak-Kwong Chung ◽  
William Chu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Ecological Model ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Physical Impairments ◽  
Psychological Attributes ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
The Government ◽  
Further Development

Abstract Background: This study was a part of 16-week sitting light volleyball (SLVB) intervention program which examined the effects of the intervention on the physical and psychological attributes of adults with physical impairments (PWPI) in Hong Kong. Gaining a deeper understanding of the perceptions and experiences of PWPI in the SLVB intervention is critical to the development of SLVB as a physical activity and a sport. The aims of this study were (a) to assess participants’ experiences of the intervention and (b) to examine the suitability and feasibility of SLVB intervention for PWPI.Methods: Twenty participants (mean age = 53.52 years, standard deviation 9.02 years; 60% female; 25% with at least a college degree) participated in semi-structured interviews. Results: Content analysis revealed features of their experiences at the individual or intrapersonal level (physical and psychological health, enjoyment, novelty, competence, autonomy), interpersonal level (socialization and teamwork, social support), organizational and community levels (perceived sport venue environment, venue accessibility, safety, dissemination of information), and policy level (resources allocation by the government). The participants also commented on the suitability and feasibility of the SLVB intervention for PWPI, its content and coaching, the modified rules, the duration of sessions, scheduling, and the number of participants and coaches. Conclusions: This study identified several themes relevant to the promotion of PWPI engagement with SLVB and demonstrated that adopting a multilevel approach to the intervention resulted in positive outcomes for participants. Playing SLVB is suitable and feasible for PWPI. The findings contribute to the understanding of the experiences PWPI had of the SLVB intervention, which is critical to the further development of SLVB as a physical activity and a sport.

Adding mobile elements to online physical activity interventions targeted at adults aged over 50: a systematic design approach (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eline H. G. M. Collombon ◽  
Catherine A. W. Bolman ◽  
Denise A. Peels ◽  
Gert-Jan de Bruijn ◽  
Renate H. M. de Groot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Mobile Elements ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Design Approach ◽  
Systematic Design ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Positive Effects

BACKGROUND Physical activity (PA) can increase mental and physical health in adults aged over 50. However, it has been shown that PA-guidelines are often not met within this population. Therefore, our research group developed two computer tailored intervention programs in the last decade to stimulate PA: Active Plus and I Move. Although these programs were proven effective, positive effects diminished over time and attrition rates were relatively high. To respond to this, three interactive mobile elements are integrated in the existing programs, namely an activity tracker, an ecological momentary intervention program and a virtual coach application. OBJECTIVE To present the systematic approach for extending our online PA intervention programs Active Plus and I Move with three interactive mobile elements. METHODS Components often included in other (eHealth) design models were identified and served as a base for the definition of systematic steps: exploration of context, involvement of the target population, prototype and intervention testing, and implementation were identified as key components. RESULTS The systematic design approach consisting of ten steps is presented. The initial step is a literature search, of which the results serve as a base for development of the low fidelity prototypes in step two. The third to the sixth step are defined as the pilot phase and include semi-structured interviews, pilottests, and adaptations of the prototypes with intensive involvement of the target population of adults aged over 50, where particular attention is paid to lower educated persons. The seventh step is an effect evaluation in the form of a randomized controlled trial. During the eighth step the most effective intervention programs are selected and reinforced. These reinforced intervention programs are used during the design of an implementation plan in the ninth step and the subsequent field study in the tenth step. CONCLUSIONS In this paper, the ten systematic design steps for extending our existing online PA intervention programs with mobile elements are presented. The ten steps are presented as an useful approach to guide future eHealth design studies.

scholarly journals Integrating nutrition and physical activity education into a food pantry

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Salma El-Kabany ◽  
Eddy A Jara ◽  
Ahmed Al Abdrabalnabi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Food Pantry ◽  
Nutrition And Physical Activity

Effect of a theory-based educational intervention for enhancing nutrition and physical activity among Iranian Women: a randomized control trial

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-34
Author(s):  
Mohammad Vahedian Shahroodi ◽  
Seyedeh Belin Tavakoly Sany ◽  
Zahra Hosseini Khaboshan ◽  
Habibollah Esmaeily ◽  
Alireza Jafari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Public Healthcare ◽  
Iranian Women ◽  
Nutrition And Physical Activity ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract Objective: The relative contribution of health promotion models to improve health-related behaviors in intervention programs are still limited. Here, we tested whether Pender’s health promotion model (HPM) operationalized in the educational intervention was effective to modify nutrition and physical activity (PA) behaviors among Iranian women. Design: A randomized controlled field trial evaluating the efficacy of an educational intervention based on Pender’s HPM to improve PA and nutrition behaviors from August 2016 to October 2016. R version 3.0.2 and SPSS version 16 were used to conduct multiple statistical analyses. Setting: Ten public healthcare centers in Bojnourd, Iran were randomly divided into intervention and control groups. The experimental group received the full intervention program, which included nine 4-hours training sessions and consulting support via phone contact and social media group. The control group did not receive any intervention. Participants: Women aged 4–6 years (n 202) were randomized to intervention (n 102) and control conditions (n100), and completed baseline and 3-months follow-up. Results: In the experimental group, the intervention program had a significant effect (p < 0.05) on all construct of Pender’s HPM and behavior outcome, and the estimate (95% CI) for prior behaviors, self-efficacy, interpersonal influences, feeling, perceived benefits and barriers, commitment, and behaviors outcomes in the intervention group were 0.72 (0.31-0.98), 0.54 (0.27-0.71), 0.74(0.27-0.91), 0.52(0.19-0.75), 0.62 (0.22-0.91), 0.63(0.30-0.86), and 0.56 (0.37-0.85), respectively. Conclusions: Educational intervention based on Pender’s HMP was feasible and highly acceptable to modify PA and nutrition behaviors in the women population.

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