Guest Perceptions of Physical Activity Point-of-Decision Prompts at a Conservatory with Botanical Gardens.

ABSTRACT: Point-of-decision prompts are cost-effective strategies to promote physical activity in public spaces. This study explored how adult and child guests of a conservatory with botanical gardens perceived point-of-decision prompts that aimed to promote physical activity. Seven point-of-decision prompts were developed and displayed throughout the conservatory. Adult guests (n = 140) were invited to complete a voluntary and anonymous survey to assess awareness of point-of-decision prompts, adult-child interactions, and physical activity engagement. Descriptive statistics were calculated using SPSS version 23. Sixty-one percent of guests (n = 86) who responded to the survey noticed the point-of-decision prompts. Over 65% (n = 56) of those guests completed at least one of the physical activities,

SUBMITTER: Natale C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6616916 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature