What works best when implementing a physical activity intervention for teenagers? Reflections from the ACTIVE Project: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This paper explores what aspects of a multicomponent intervention were deemed strengths and weaknesses by teenagers and the local council when promoting physical activity to young people.

Design

Qualitative findings at 12 months from a mixed method randomised control trial.

Methods

Active Children Through Incentive Vouchers-Evaluation (ACTIVE) gave teenagers £20 of activity enabling vouchers every month for a year. Peer mentors were also trained and a support worker worked with teenagers to improve knowledge of what was available. Semistructured focus groups took place at 12 months to assess strengths and weaknesses of the intervention. Eight focus groups (n=64 participants) took place with teenagers and one additional focus group was dedicated to the local

SUBMITTER: James M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6530318 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature