Findings from a cluster randomised feasibility study of a school-based physical activity role model intervention (CHARMING) for 9-10-year-old girls.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Girls' physical activity levels decline to a greater extent than boys as they enter adolescence. Role model interventions offer a potential solution to combat this public health issue. This study reports findings of a feasibility study of the CHARMING (CHoosing Active Role Models to INspire Girls) programme, a 6-week after-school primary school-based, community linked, role-model intervention.

Methods

Between January 2021 and August 2022, a feasibility cluster randomised controlled trial (cRCT), with process and health economic evaluations was conducted in South Wales. Secondary schools were recruited, along with their adjoining primary schools to recruit Year 5 girls (aged 9-10 years). Role models were recruited from the surrounding school community (community ro

SUBMITTER: Morgan K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11969858 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature