The Effectiveness of Interventions to Reduce Sedentary Time in Different Target Groups and Settings in Germany: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and Recommendations on Interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sedentary behavior is an important risk factor for several chronic diseases and is associated with an increased risk of mortality. We assessed the effectiveness of interventions to reduce sedentary time in Germany and provide recommendations on interventions to reduce sedentary time in children and adults.

Methods

We comprehensively searched PubMed, Web of Science and the German Clinical Trials Register up to April 2022 for intervention studies targeting sedentary behavior in Germany. We performed a systematic review and qualitative synthesis of the interventions and a meta-analysis in children.

Results

We included 15 studies comprising data from 4588 participants. The results of included primary studies in adults and children showed inconsistent evidence r

SUBMITTER: Mugler N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9408392 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature