Multilevel needs assessment of physical activity, sport, psychological needs, and nutrition in rural children and adults.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Physical activity yields significant benefits, yet fewer than 1 in 4 youth meet federal guidelines. Children in rural areas from low socioeconomic (SES) backgrounds face unique physical activity contextual challenges. In line with Stage 0 with the NIH Stage Model for Behavioral Intervention Development, the objective of the present study was to conduct a community-engaged needs assessment survey with middle school children and adults to identify perceptions, barriers, and facilitators of physical activity, sport, psychological needs, and nutrition from a multi-level lens.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey data collection was conducted with children (n = 39) and adults (n = 63) from one middle school community in the Midwestern United States. The chi

SUBMITTER: Greeven SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10684692 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature