The effects of long-term physical activity interventions in communities: Scoping review in the Nordic countries.

ABSTRACT: Aims: Physical activity (PA) is an important part of maintaining good overall health. Currently, the number of insufficiently physically active adults and children is alarmingly high worldwide. To tackle the challenge, several interventions have been conducted, however, current knowledge on intervention effectiveness is still inconclusive. This scoping review aimed to summarize the effects of long-term PA interventions across all age groups in the Nordic countries. Methods: A scoping review was conducted by including all age groups and interventions lasting more than 12 months. The aims of the interventions had to focus on increasing PA and/or fitness. The Behaviour Change Wheel framework was used to describe components of the intervention functions. Results: Initially

SUBMITTER: Haverinen EH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8873971 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature