Are school-based behavioural interventions an effective strategy for improving physical activity and sedentary behaviour in children and adolescents? A meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This systematic evaluation and meta-analysis [PROSPERO CRD42024598218] was conducted in order to summarise the effectiveness of a body of school-based behavioural interventions on physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour in children and adolescents.

Methods

We conducted a systematic search of the literature up to November 2024 using PubMed, Web of Science and SCOPUS. The methodological quality of the included literature was assessed using the Cochrane Risk Assessment Tool.

Results

Of the 6,071 search records initially identified, 26 studies were considered eligible for systematic evaluation and meta-analysis. School-based behavioural interventions were effective in increasing moderate-intensity physical activity [standardised mean difference (SMD), 0.1

SUBMITTER: Guo L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11933046 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature