Barriers and facilitators to adoption, implementation and sustainment of obesity prevention interventions in schoolchildren- a DEDIPAC case study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of the study was to explore the implementation of school based diet and physical activity interventions with respect to the barriers and facilitators to adoption, implementation and sustainability; supportive actions required for implementation and recommendations to overcome identified barriers. Two interventions rolled out nationally in Ireland were chosen; Food Dudes, a programme to encourage primary school children to consume more fruit and vegetables and Green Schools Travel (GST), an active travel to school programme in primary and secondary schools. Trained school coordinators (teachers) cascade the programmes to other teaching staff.

Methods

Multiple case study design using qualitative semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders: primary and s

SUBMITTER: Hayes CB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6377757 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature