A Systematic Review of Self-monitoring Interventions in Promoting Physical Activity among Adolescents in South Asian Countries

Wearable activity trackers (wearables) embed numerous behaviour change techniques (BCTs) that have previously been shown to increase adult physical activity (PA). With few children and adolescents achieving PA guidelines, it is crucial to explore ways to increase their PA. This systematic review examined the acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness of wearables and their potential mechanisms of action for increasing PA in 5 to 19-year-olds. A systematic search of six databases was conducted, including data from the start date of each database to December 2019 (PROSPERO registration: CRD42020164506). Thirty-three studies were included. Most studies (70%) included only adolescents (10 to 19 years). There was some—but largely mixed—evidence that wearables increase steps and moderate-to-vigorous-intensity PA and reduce sedentary behaviour. There were no apparent differences in effectiveness based on the number of BCTs used and between studies using a wearable alone or as part of a multi-component intervention. Qualitative findings suggested wearables increased motivation to be physically active via self-monitoring, goal setting, feedback, and competition. However, children and adolescents reported technical difficulties and a novelty effect when using wearables, which may impact wearables’ long-term use. More rigorous and long-term studies investigating the acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness of wearables in 5 to 19-year-olds are warranted.

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Depression among older adults: a systematic review of South Asian countries

Psychogeriatrics ◽

10.1111/psyg.12644 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Anil Assariparambil ◽

Judith A. Noronha ◽

Asha Kamath ◽

Prabha Adhikari ◽

Baby S. Nayak ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Older Adults ◽

South Asian ◽

Asian Countries

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What are the barriers and facilitators to exercise and physical activity uptake and adherence among South Asian older adults: A systematic review of qualitative studies

Preventive Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.ypmed.2012.07.016 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 55 (4) ◽

pp. 276-284 ◽

Cited By ~ 62

Author(s):

Maria Horne ◽

Stephanie Tierney

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Older Adults ◽

South Asian ◽

Qualitative Studies ◽

Barriers And Facilitators

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Dietary and physical activity strategies to prevent type 2 diabetes in South Asian adults: protocol for a systematic review

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012783 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (6) ◽

pp. e012783 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Mirthe Muilwijk ◽

Karien Stronks ◽

Samera Azeem Qureshi ◽

Erik Beune ◽

Carlos Celis-Morales ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

South Asian

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Impact of COVID-19 and Coping Policies Implemented by Higher Education Institutions in South-Asian Countries: Systematic Review

Global Economics Review ◽

10.31703/ger.2021(vi-i).02 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol VI (I) ◽

pp. 11-23

Author(s):

Shaheen Fatima ◽

Nisar Ahmad ◽

Samreen Fatima

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Systematic Review ◽

South Asian ◽

Communication Channel ◽

Technical Assistance ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Asian Countries ◽

And Coping ◽

The Impact

COVID-19 has disrupted not only human lives but also the quality of education especially in developing countries of the South- Asian region. This study elaborates the impact of COVID-19 on education sector and also illustrate the strategies followed by the management of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The systematic review of 23 most relevant research studies shows that the Pandemic has affected students� learning, mental, physical, social and economical conditions badly. Particularly, students who do not afford the use of technological appliances are suffering more. HEIs need to have a smart online syllabus for various subjects. Furthermore, HEIs need to review their communication channel and technical assistance. The strategies implemented by HEIs during COVID-19 are useful and should be continued to keep offering quality education during upcoming academic sessions.

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Impact of COVID-19 on community health: A systematic review of a population of 82 million

Journal of Advances in Internal Medicine ◽

10.3126/jaim.v9i1.29159 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 4-11

Author(s):

Brijesh Sathian ◽

Mohammad Asim ◽

Ahammed Mekkodathil ◽

Edwin R. Van Teijlingen ◽

Supram Hosuru Subramanya ◽

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Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Community Health ◽

South Asian ◽

Personal Hygiene ◽

The Novel ◽

Asian Countries ◽

Current Systematic Review ◽

Novel Coronavirus ◽

The Impact

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, caused by the pathogenic severe acute respiratory syndrome-2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus, is exponentially spreading across the globe. As there is paucity of published literature, the influence of COVID-19 on community health remains unclear. Therefore, we aimed to conduct a systematic review of the literature on the impact of COVID-19 on community health. The current systematic review was performed utilizing electronic databases, i.e., PubMed, MEDLINE, and EMBASE. We searched for the keywords "COVID-19" AND "community health" between January 1, 2020, until May 10, 2020. Although, limited evidence is available regarding quarantine to prevent COVID‐19, most studies considered quarantine as an essential public health measure to minimize rate of infection and mortality. Under these circumstances, people should focus on maintaining personal hygiene, proper nutrition, and extreme social distancing to reduce the risk of COVID-19. Besides, that there is a need to provide professional psychological support to reduce mental ill-health. We have highlighted two different public health approaches in South Asian countries, namely Nepal and India.

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A systematic review of Demand-based & Supply-based Interventions on continuum of maternal and child healthcare in south Asian countries

Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1007/s10389-019-01148-3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Sumirtha Gandhi ◽

Shruthi Ramesh ◽

Umakant Dash ◽

Suresh M. Babu

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

South Asian ◽

Asian Countries ◽

Child Healthcare

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Objective measurement of physical activity and sedentary behavior among South Asian adults: A systematic review

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0236573 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (8) ◽

pp. e0236573

Author(s):

Bushra Mahmood ◽

Tricia S. Tang ◽

Rowshanak Afshar ◽

Maureen C. Ashe

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

South Asian ◽

Objective Measurement

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Effectiveness of Exercise App with Self-Efficacy to Achieve Recommended Levels of Physical Activity among Adult: A Systematic Review

KnE Life Sciences ◽

10.18502/kls.v4i13.5239 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Apryadno Jose Al Freadman Koa ◽

Sitti syamsiah ◽

I Kade Wijaya ◽

Andi Annas

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

University Students ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Evidence Base ◽

Self Monitoring ◽

Program Goal ◽

High Prevalence ◽

The Usa ◽

Recommended Level

Background: Inactive physical activity among university students remains publichealth concern due to signiﬁcant adverse effects and its high prevalence. Transmission from adolescence to adulthood considered as a critical period for lowered their physical activity. Evidences suggested that either self-efﬁcacy-driven intervention or applied exercise App could promote the level of physical activity. However, have examined the effect of exercise App with self-efﬁcacy intervention to promote recommended level of physical activity among university students Objective: It was recognized the effects of exercise App with self-efﬁcacy to achieve recommended levels of physical activity among university students by systematic review. Methods: A systematic review was conducted to search the English publications in the databases of PubMed, CochraneLibrary,MEDLINE,andCINAHL,inaperiodofduring2008to2018.Inclusive criteria were the publications using exercise App with self-efﬁcacy programs and the participants in the age from 18 to 64 years old and healthy people. Excluded criteria were if research recruited participants with chronic diseases, mental diseases, pregnant women, and disability in the study. Finally, 319 articles were searched. After two reviewers used CASP checklist to evaluate study quality, the ﬁndings were extracted from 4 qualiﬁed articles. Results: The results of systematic review show that most of the studies were conducted in the USA and using Apps as strategies to design basing on SE to increase physical activity. Regarding as how using App for self-monitoring that combine with SE to design in the interventions, the strategies included merging in class sessions to implement the program, goal setting, advice and counseling from health care provider and telephone, problem solving training, using website, self-efﬁcacy coaching, and health provider visit plus telephone. All studies results show that a signiﬁcant effectiveness using Apps combine SE to applying in program could promote participants achieving recommended levels of PA. Conclusions: This systematic review provides an evidence base if the program with exercise App and self-efﬁcacy to design it has higher effectiveness on achieving recommended levels of PA. SE is valuable to use in PA programs for adults in future studies.

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