Evaluating the impact of a walking program in a disadvantaged area: using the RE-AIM framework by mixed methods.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The positive health impact of physical activity (PA) is well known, yet a large proportion of the world's population remains sedentary. General PA programs are common as health promotion initiatives. However, effectiveness evaluations of such PA programs on individual and organizational aspects, which could inform the decision-making process of public health bodies are still lacking, particularly in the most socially disadvantaged areas, where health promotion schemes are particularly needed. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a Guided Walking Program in a high social vulnerability context.

Methods

A quasi-experimental, mixed methods study was conducted. The program had a duration of 6 months and a 6-month follow-up period after the intervent

SUBMITTER: Baba CT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5603090 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature