Worldwide use of the first set of physical activity Country Cards: The Global Observatory for Physical Activity - GoPA!

ABSTRACT:

Background

The work of The Global Observatory for Physical Activity-GoPA! is the first global effort to compile standardized country-level surveillance, policy and research data for physical activity in order to better understand how countries and regions address promoting physical activity. GoPA! developed standardized country-specific physical activity profiles ("Country Cards") to summarize country-level data through 2013. The aim of this study was to assess use of the Country Cards, identify the factors associated with their use, and develop recommendations for supporting country-level physical activity promotion.

Methods

Cross sectional internet-based survey conducted between August-October 2016. Target study participants were national physical activity leaders and advo

SUBMITTER: Ramirez Varela A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5869782 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature