Implementation and assessment of diverse strategies for physical activity promotion in Vietnam-A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regular physical activity (PA) has documented effects in prevention and treatment of many non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Physical inactivity is recognized as the fourth leading risk factor for premature death, worldwide. Despite these facts, physical inactivity is increasing, not only in high-income, but also in middle- and low-income countries. To address this negative trend, evidence-based methods to increase PA are needed. The purpose of this paper is to describe the implementation and assessment of 4 strategies designed to increase PA in Vietnam.

Methods

Four strategies were used: i) introduction and evaluation of an education and training program on the Swedish method of Physical Activity on Prescription (PAP) among health care professionals, ii) translati

SUBMITTER: Beckvid-Henriksson G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6180528 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature