Systematic review of maintenance of behavior change following physical activity and dietary interventions.

Physical activity interventions among older adults vary widely in the techniques used to elicit behavior change. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine what behavior change techniques (BCTs) are used in interventions to increase physical activity among older adults using the theory of planned behavior and to make suggestions for BCTs that appear to be more effective. A database search identified peer-reviewed articles documenting interventions based on the theory of planned behavior. Seven articles (three randomized controlled trial, three quasi-experimental, and onen-of-1) from four countries (the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Netherlands) were included for review. Researchers independently coded BCTs using a hierarchical taxonomy of 93 BCTs. The most frequently coded BCTs includedGoal Setting(n = 5 studies),Action Planning(n = 5 studies), andCredible Source(n = 5 studies). Of the 93 BCTs in the taxonomy, only 26 were used, indicating potential opportunities to implement and evaluate less commonly used techniques in future studies.

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Strategies and effects of school-based interventions to promote active school transportation by bicycle among children and adolescents: a systematic review

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity ◽

10.1186/s12966-020-01035-1 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Dorothea M. I. Schönbach ◽

Teatske M. Altenburg ◽

Adilson Marques ◽

Mai J. M. Chinapaw ◽

Yolanda Demetriou

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Behavior Change ◽

Weight Status ◽

Intervention Group ◽

School Travel ◽

Behavior Change Techniques ◽

School Based ◽

Active School Travel ◽

School Based Interventions

Abstract Background Promoting cycling to school may benefit establishing a lifelong physical activity routine. This systematic review aimed to summarize the evidence on strategies and effects of school-based interventions focusing on increasing active school transport by bicycle. Methods A literature search based on “PICo” was conducted in eight electronic databases. Randomized and non-randomized controlled trials with primary/secondary school students of all ages were included that conducted pre-post measurements of a school-based intervention aimed at promoting active school travel by bicycle and were published in English between 2000 and 2019. The methodological quality was assessed using the “Effective Public Health Practice Project” tool for quantitative studies. Applied behavior change techniques were identified using the “BCT Taxonomy v1”. Two independent researchers undertook the screening, data extraction, appraisal of study quality, and behavior change techniques. Results Nine studies investigating seven unique interventions performed between 2012 and 2018 were included. All studies were rated as weak quality. The narrative synthesis identified 19 applied behavior change techniques clustered in eleven main groups according to their similarities and a variety of 35 different outcome variables classified into seven main groups. Most outcomes were related to active school travel and psychosocial factors, followed by physical fitness, physical activity levels, weight status, active travel and cycling skills. Four studies, examining in total nine different outcomes, found a significant effect in favor of the intervention group on bicycle trips to school (boys only), percentage of daily cycling trips to school, parental/child self-efficacy, parental outcome expectations, moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (total, from cycling, before/after school), and total basic cycling skills. Seven of these outcomes were only examined in two studies conducting the same intervention in children, a voluntary bicycle train to/from school accompanied by adults, including the following clustered main groups of behavior change techniques: shaping knowledge, comparison of behavior, repetition and substitution as well as antecedents. Conclusions The applied strategies in a bicycle train intervention among children indicated great potential to increase cycling to school. Our findings provide relevant insights for the design and implementation of future school-based interventions targeting active school transport by bicycle. Trial registration This systematic review has been registered in the international prospective register of systematic reviews “PROSPERO” at (registration number: CRD42019125192).

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Computer-tailored physical activity behavior change interventions targeting adults: a systematic review

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity ◽

10.1186/1479-5868-6-30 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 30 ◽

Cited By ~ 90

Author(s):

Leonie Neville ◽

Blythe O'Hara ◽

Andrew Milat

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Behavior Change ◽

Physical Activity Behavior ◽

Behavior Change Interventions ◽

Activity Behavior ◽

Physical Activity Behavior Change

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Clinical Effectiveness of Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance Interventions for Men: A Systematic Review of Men-Only Randomized Controlled Trials (The ROMEO Project)

American Journal of Men s Health ◽

10.1177/1557988315587550 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 1096-1123 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Clare Robertson ◽

Alison Avenell ◽

Fiona Stewart ◽

Daryll Archibald ◽

Flora Douglas ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Weight Loss ◽

Confidence Interval ◽

Behavior Change ◽

Randomized Controlled Trials ◽

Controlled Trials ◽

Behavior Change Techniques ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

And Behavior

Men are underrepresented in obesity services, suggesting current weight loss service provision is suboptimal. This systematic review evaluated evidence-based strategies for treating obesity in men. Eight bibliographic databases and four clinical trials’ registers were searched to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of weight loss interventions in men only, with mean/median body mass index of ≥30 kg/m2 (or ≥28 kg/m2 with cardiac risk factors), with a minimum mean/median duration of ≥52 weeks. Interventions included diet, physical activity, behavior change techniques, orlistat, or combinations of these; compared against each other, placebo, or a no intervention control group; in any setting. Twenty-one reports from 14 RCTs were identified. Reducing diets produced more favorable weight loss than physical activity alone (mean weight change after 1 year from a reducing diet compared with an exercise program −3.2 kg, 95% confidence interval −4.8 to −1.6 kg, reported p < .01). The most effective interventions combined reducing diets, exercise, and behavior change techniques (mean difference in weight at 1 year compared with no intervention was −4.9 kg, 95% confidence interval −5.9 to −4.0, reported p < .0001). Group interventions produced favorable weight loss results. The average reported participant retention rate was 78.2%, ranging from 44% to 100% retention, indicating that, once engaged, men remained committed to a weight loss intervention. Weight loss for men is best achieved and maintained with the combination of a reducing diet, increased physical activity, and behavior change techniques. Strategies to increase engagement of men with weight loss services to improve the reach of interventions are needed.

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Social Marketing Physical Activity Interventions Among Adults 60 Years and Older

Social Marketing Quarterly ◽

10.1177/1524500415606671 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 21 (4) ◽

pp. 214-229 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Haruka Fujihira ◽

Krzysztof Kubacki ◽

Rimante Ronto ◽

Bo Pang ◽

Sharyn Rundle-Thiele

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Literature Review ◽

Behavior Change ◽

Social Marketing ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Behavioral Changes ◽

Positive Behavior ◽

Audience Segmentation ◽

Physical Activity Interventions

This article describes results of a systematic review of social marketing physical activity interventions targeting adults 60 years and over. Thirty-four articles covering seven social marketing interventions were identified following systematic literature review procedures. None of the identified interventions gave evidence that they addressed all six social marketing benchmark criteria; three interventions addressed five social marketing benchmark criteria and a further three interventions addressed four social marketing benchmark criteria. Four interventions reported positive behavior change, and no negative behavioral changes were reported among all seven social marketing interventions. Previous research shows that social marketing interventions employing all six benchmark criteria offer greater potential to change behaviors, yet none of the interventions in this review used all of the benchmark criteria. Audience segmentation and exchange were used by only three interventions.

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