Can a before-school physical activity program decrease bullying victimization in disadvantaged children? The Active-Start Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objective

To test the effectiveness of an 8-week before-school physical activity program to reduce bullying victimization among a group of socially disadvantaged children in the Active-Start study.

Method

A non-blinded randomized controlled trial was conducted in three public schools classified as highly vulnerable and located in a deprived area of Santiago (Chile). A total of 5 classes participated, totaling 170 fourth grade children. The intervention was delivered before starting the first school-class (8:00-8:30 a.m.). The program lasted for 8 weeks. Primary outcome measurement on bullying victimization was assessed by the CUBE questionnaire at baseline and post-intervention.

Results

There was a statistically significant reduction in the probability of s

SUBMITTER: Hormazabal-Aguayo I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6732765 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature