scholarly journals The new nutrition label is a combination of the physical activity, traffic light and warning labels: a qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shirin Seyedhamzeh ◽  
Saharnaz Nedjat ◽  
Elham Shakibazadeh ◽  
Hedayat Hosseini ◽  
Azam Doustmohammadian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Nutrition Labeling ◽  
Warning Labels ◽  
Traffic Light ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Insufficient Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Recommendations ◽  
New Type ◽  
Effective Policy

Abstract Background Unhealthy diets and inadequate physical activity are important factors in the increasing trend of obesity. In order to mitigate this harmful trend, an effective policy must be developed to target both unhealthy diets and insufficient physical activity. The implementation of physical activity recommendations in nutrition labeling may influence the consumers’ food choices. In this qualitative study, we designed a new type of physical activity calorie equivalent (PACE) label by considering the viewpoints of household representatives and experts. Method Ten focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with 63 mothers from different regions of Tehran based on the participants’ socioeconomic status. Furthermore, ten interviews were conducted with food quality control (FQC) experts to examine the new PACE label. The preliminary designs were based on the mothers’ viewpoints. We then presented these new labels to the nutritionists and food industry experts in two separate FGDs. After taking their opinions into consideration, we applied certain changes to the labels and emailed them to the mothers. Consequently, the final versions of the new labels were designed. Conventional content analysis was applied with the MAXQDA10 software. Result Two main themes were defined: (1) the stakeholders’ perspectives on PACE labeling (2) the new PACE label’s characteristics including the appearance and the nutritional information on the new label. Conclusion The new label is a combination of the physical activity, traffic light and warning labels.

scholarly journals The new nutrition label is a combination of the physical activity, traffic light and warning labels: a qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shirin Seyedhamzeh ◽  
Saharnaz Nedjat ◽  
Elham Shakibazadeh ◽  
Hedayat Hosseini ◽  
Azam Doustmohammadian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Nutrition Labeling ◽  
Warning Labels ◽  
Traffic Light ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Insufficient Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Recommendations ◽  
New Type ◽  
Effective Policy

Abstract Background: Unhealthy diets and inadequate physical activity are important factors in the increasing trend of obesity. In order to mitigate this harmful trend, an effective policy must be developed to target both unhealthy diets and insufficient physical activity. The implementation of physical activity recommendations in nutrition labeling may influence the consumers’ food choices. In this qualitative study, we designed a new type of physical activity calorie equivalent (PACE) label by considering the viewpoints of household representatives and experts.Method: Ten focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with 63 mothers from different regions of Tehran based on the participants’ socioeconomic status. Furthermore, ten interviews were conducted with food quality control (FQC) experts to examine the new PACE label. The preliminary designs were based on the mothers’ viewpoints. We then presented these new labels to the nutritionists and food industry experts in two separate FGDs. After taking their opinions into consideration, we applied certain changes to the labels and emailed them to the mothers. Consequently, the final versions of the new labels were designed. Conventional content analysis was applied with the MAXQDA10 software.Result: Two main themes were defined: (1) the stakeholders’ perspectives on PACE labeling (2) the new PACE label’s characteristics including the appearance and the nutritional information on the new label.Conclusion: The new label is a combination of the physical activity, traffic light and warning labels.

scholarly journals Determinants of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in university students: a qualitative study using focus group discussions

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tom Deliens ◽  
Benedicte Deforche ◽  
Ilse De Bourdeaudhuij ◽  
Peter Clarys
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions

scholarly journals Qualitative views of Nigerian school principals and teachers on the barriers and opportunities for promoting students’ physical activity behaviours within the school settings

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mojisola Morenike Oluwasanu ◽  
Oladimeji Oladepo ◽  
Segun Emmanuel Ibitoye
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Ecological Model ◽  
School Principals ◽  
After School ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
School Settings ◽  
Insufficient Physical Activity ◽  
Academic Time ◽  
Barriers And Opportunities

Abstract Background Insufficient physical activity (PA) is a growing public health challenge among Nigerian adolescents. Significant information gap exists on the school-related factors which influence the participation of adolescents in school-based physical activity programmes in Nigeria. This study was conducted to document the qualitative views of school principals and teachers on the barriers and opportunities for promoting the physical activity behaviours of adolescents within the school settings in light of the socio-ecological model. Methods This was a qualitative study conducted in 12 public and private schools in two local government areas of Oyo state, Nigeria. Two key sources and data collection methods (i.e key informant interviews and focus group discussions) were used. Six key informant interviews were held with school principals and six focus group discussions with classroom teachers using pre-tested guides. Data was analysed using thematic analysis. Results Fourteen sub-themes were identified as barriers to PA and linked to different levels of the socio-ecological model. Three themes were categorised as parental factors, three themes as socio-cultural and religious factors while the school-related factors had eight sub-themes. Specifically, the school-related barriers were the declining number of trained physical health education teachers, limited opportunities for continuing education and low prioritisation of physical health education. Other school-related factors such as increasing demand for classroom academic time, negative attitudinal dispositions of other teachers and inadequate funding for schools which hampered the provision of facilities and equipment were identified as factors that limit the effective implementation of policies and programmes for physical activity in schools. Opportunities to promote PA within the school settings during assemblies, breaktime, after-school and inter-house sports competition exist. However, these opportunities are hampered by competing academic time, security threats, fear of causalities to students due to poor supervision after school, poor funding and brawling associated with competitive school-based sporting events. Conclusions Factors that contribute to insufficient physical activity among in-school adolescents in the school settings are multi-factorial. Implementation of holistic, multi-component interventions which address the social-cultural and school-level factors and enhance students’ opportunities for physical activity in schools are recommended.

scholarly journals Trauma-afflicted refugees’ experiences of participating in physical activity and exercise treatment: a qualitative study based on focus group discussions

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1699327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henrik Nilsson ◽  
Fredrik Saboonchi ◽  
Catharina Gustavsson ◽  
Andreas Malm ◽  
Maria Gottvall
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Exercise Treatment ◽  
Physical Activity And Exercise

scholarly journals Qualitative views of Nigerian School Principals and Teachers on the barriers and opportunities for promoting students’ physical activity behaviour within the school settings

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mojisola Oluwasanu ◽  
Oladimeji Oladepo ◽  
Segun Emmanuel Ibitoye
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Ecological Model ◽  
School Principals ◽  
After School ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
School Settings ◽  
Insufficient Physical Activity ◽  
Academic Time ◽  
Barriers And Opportunities

Abstract Background: Insufficient physical activity is a growing public health challenge among Nigerian adolescents. Significant information gap exists on the school-related factors and its implication on the school-based physical activity participation of adolescents in Nigeria. This study was conducted to document the qualitative views of school principals and teachers on the barriers and opportunities for promoting the physical activity behaviours of adolescents within the school settings in light of the socio-ecological model.Methods: This was a qualitative study conducted in 12 public and private schools in two local government areas of Oyo state, Nigeria. Two key sources and data collection methods (i.e key informant interviews and focus group discussions) were used. Six key informant interviews were held with school principals and six focus group discussions with classroom teachers using pre-tested guides. Data was analysed using thematic analysis.Results: Fourteen sub-themes were identified as barriers to PA and linked to different levels of the socio-ecological model. Three themes were categorized as parental factors, three themes as socio-cultural and religious factors while the school-related factors had eight sub-themes. Specifically, the school related barriers were the declining number of trained physical health education teachers, limited opportunities for continuing education and low prioritisation of physical health education. Other school-related factors such as increasing demand for classroom academic time, negative attitudinal dispositions of other teachers and inadequate funding for schools which hampered the provision of facilities and equipment were identified as factors that limit the effective implementation of policies and programs for physical activity in schools. Opportunities to promote PA within the school settings during assemblies, breaktime, after-school and inter house sports competition exists. However; these opportunities are hampered by competing academic time, security threats, fear of causalities to students due to poor supervision after school, poor funding and brawling associated with competitive school-based sporting events. Conclusions: Factors that contribute to insufficient physical activity among in-school adolescents in the school settings are multifactorial. Implementation of holistic, multi-component interventions which address the social-cultural and school-level factors and enhance students’ opportunities for physical activity in schools are recommended.

scholarly journals What shapes adolescents’ diet and physical activity habits in rural Konkan, India? Adolescents’ and caregivers’ perspectives

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Ulka Banavali ◽  
Suvarna Patil ◽  
Rupali Chavan ◽  
Swati Sonawane ◽  
Charudatta Joglekar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Economic Transition ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Rural Villages ◽  
Adolescent Diet ◽  
Diet And Physical Activity ◽  
The Status ◽  
Physical Activity Recommendations ◽  
Activity Recommendations

Abstract Objective: To explore, adolescents’ and caregivers’ perspectives, about shaping of diet and physical activity habits in rural Konkan, India. Design: Five focus group discussions (FGD) were conducted with adolescents and two with caregivers. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Setting: FGD were conducted in secondary schools located in remote rural villages in the Ratnagiri district, Konkan region, Maharashtra, India. Participants: Forty-eight adolescents were recruited including twenty younger (10–12 years) and twenty-eight older (15–17 years) adolescents. Sixteen caregivers (all mothers) were also recruited. Results: Three themes emerged from discussion: (i) adolescents’ and caregivers’ perceptions of the barriers to healthy diet and physical activity, (ii) acceptance of the status quo and (iii) salience of social and economic transition. Adolescents’ basic dietary and physical activity needs were rarely met by the resources available and infrastructure of the villages. There were few opportunities for physical activity, other than performing household chores and walking long distances to school. Adolescents and their caregivers accepted these limitations and their inability to change them. Increased use of digital media and availability of junk foods marked the beginning of a social and economic transition. Conclusion: FGD with adolescents and their caregivers provided insights into factors influencing adolescent diet and physical activity in rural India. Scarcity of basic resources limited adolescent diet and opportunities for physical activity. To achieve current nutritional and physical activity recommendations for adolescents requires improved infrastructure in these settings, changes which may accompany the current Indian social and economic transition.

scholarly journals Qualitative views of Nigerian School Principals and Teachers on the barriers and opportunities for promoting students’ physical activity behaviour within the school settings

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mojisola Oluwasanu ◽  
Oladimeji Oladepo ◽  
Segun Emmanuel Ibitoye
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Ecological Model ◽  
School Principals ◽  
After School ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
School Settings ◽  
Insufficient Physical Activity ◽  
Academic Time ◽  
Barriers And Opportunities

Abstract Background: Insufficient physical activity is a growing public health challenge among Nigerian adolescents. Significant information gap exists on the school-related factors and its implication on the school-based physical activity participation of adolescents in Nigeria. This study was conducted to document the qualitative views of school principals and teachers on the barriers and opportunities for promoting the physical activity behaviours of adolescents within the school settings in light of the socio-ecological model. Methods: This was a qualitative study conducted in 12 public and private schools in two local government areas of Oyo state, Nigeria. Two key sources and data collection methods (i.e key informant interviews and focus group discussions) were used. Six key informant interviews were held with school principals and six focus group discussions with classroom teachers using pre-tested guides. Data was analysed using thematic analysis. Results: Fourteen sub-themes were identified as barriers to PA and linked to different levels of the socio-ecological model. Three themes were categorized as parental factors, three themes as socio-cultural and religious factors while the school-related factors had eight sub-themes. Specifically, the school related barriers were the declining number of trained physical health education teachers, limited opportunities for continuing education and low prioritisation of physical health education. Other school-related factors such as increasing demand for classroom academic time, negative attitudinal dispositions of other teachers and inadequate funding for schools which hampered the provision of facilities and equipment were identified as factors that limit the effective implementation of policies and programs for physical activity in schools. Opportunities to promote PA within the school settings during assemblies, breaktime, after-school and inter house sports competition exists. However; these opportunities are hampered by competing academic time, security threats, fear of causalities to students due to poor supervision after school, poor funding and brawling associated with competitive school-based sporting events. Conclusions: Factors that contribute to insufficient physical activity among in-school adolescents in the school settings are multifactorial. Implementation of holistic, multi-component interventions which address the social-cultural and school-level factors and enhance students’ opportunities for physical activity in schools are recommended.

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