Effective behavior change techniques to promote physical activity in adults with overweight or obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Multicomponent behavior change interventions are typically used in weight management, but results are largely heterogeneous and modest. Determining which techniques (behavior change technique [BCTs]) are more effective in changing behavior is thus required. This study aimed to identify the most effective BCTs for increasing physical activity (PA) in digital and face-to-face behavior change interventions in adults with overweight/obesity. Four databases were searched for eligible studies until October 2019. BCTs were coded using BCTTv1 and MBCT taxonomies. Sixty-two RCTs were included. Meta-regressions were performed to explore BCTs' moderating role. Five BCTs showed significant moderator effects on PA in digital interventions: goal setting behavior, goal setting outcome, graded tasks, soci

SUBMITTER: Carraca E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8365685 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature