Distinct trajectories of physical activity and related factors during the life course in the general population: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent years, researchers have begun applying a trajectory approach to identify homogeneous subgroups of physical activity (PA) in heterogeneous populations. This study systematically reviewed the articles identifying longitudinal PA trajectory classes and the related factors (e.g., determinants, predictors, and outcomes) in the general population during different life phases.

Methods

The included studies used finite mixture models for identifying trajectories of PA, exercise, or sport participation. Three electronic databases, PubMed (Medline), Web of Science, and CINAHL, were searched from the year 2000 to 13 February 2018. The study was conducted according to the PRISMA recommendations.

Results

Twenty-seven articles were included and organized into th

SUBMITTER: Lounassalo I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6404287 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature