scholarly journals Factors influencing attendance in a structured physical activity program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in an urban setting: a mixed methods process evaluation

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karla J Canuto ◽  
Belinda Spagnoletti ◽  
Robyn A McDermott ◽  
Margaret Cargo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Torres Strait Islander ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Urban Setting ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Torres Strait

scholarly journals Evaluating the Implementation of a Before-School Physical Activity Program: A Mixed-Methods Approach in Massachusetts, 2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel C. Whooten ◽  
Christine Horan ◽  
Jack Cordes ◽  
Anna Nicole Dartley ◽  
Annabelle Aguirre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Before School

Participant Experiences in a Workplace Pedometer-Based Physical Activity Program

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 675-687 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Lauzon ◽  
Catherine B. Chan ◽  
Anita M. Myers ◽  
Catrine Tudor-Locke
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Visual Feedback ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Group Meetings ◽  
Limited Process

Background:Limited process evaluation of pedometer-based interventions has been reported.Methods:Feedback via focus groups (n = 38) and exit questionnaires (n = 68) was used to examine participants’ experiences in a group-based, pedometer-based physical activity (PA) program delivered in the workplace.Results:The pedometer was described as a useful tool for increasing awareness of PA, providing motivation and visual feedback, and encouraging conversation and support among participants and others such as family and friends. Group meetings provided motivation and social support, as did participation by coworkers. Self-selected goals, self-selected PA strategies, and recording of steps/d were also important.Conclusions:Given the importance of social support as a mediating variable in changing PA behavior, future pedometer-based programs might benefit from including a group-based component.

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