Active Children Through Individual Vouchers Evaluation: A Mixed-Method RCT.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Physical activity declines in adolescence, especially among those in deprived areas. Research suggests this may result from accessibility barriers (e.g., cost and locality). The Active Children Through Individual Vouchers Evaluation RCT aimed to improve the fitness and heart health of teenagers in Wales with the help of teenagers who co-produced the study.

Study design

This study was a mixed-method RCT.

Setting/participants

Before data collection, which took place at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months for both arms, 7 schools were randomized by an external statistician (4 intervention schools, n=524; 3 control schools, n=385).

Intervention

The Active Children Through Individual Vouchers Evaluation intervention included provision of activity vouchers

SUBMITTER: James ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6955646 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature