Physical activity and sedentary behaviour research in Thailand: a systematic scoping review.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The number of deaths per year attributed to non-communicable diseases is increasing in low- and middle-income countries, including Thailand. To facilitate the development of evidence-based public health programs and policies in Thailand, research on physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) is needed. The aims of this scoping review were to: (i) map all available evidence on PA and SB in Thailand; (ii) identify research gaps; and (iii) suggest directions for future research. METHODS:A systematic literature search was conducted through 10 bibliographic databases. Additional articles were identified through secondary searches of reference lists, websites of relevant Thai health organisations, Google, and Google Scholar. Studies written in Thai or English were screened in

SUBMITTER: Liangruenrom N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6001063 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature