Investigating a Message Tailoring Strategy to Improve Efficacy of Activity Promotion Interventions: A Study Protocol (Preprint)

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Sadat Rezai ◽  
Catherine Marie Burns
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Regulatory Focus ◽  
Message Framing ◽  
Physical Activity Behaviour ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Regulatory Focus Theory ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Focus Theory

BACKGROUND There have been challenges in designing effective behaviour-change interventions, including those that promote physical activity. One of the key reasons is that many of those systems do not account for individuals’ characteristics and their psychological differences, which affect their approach toward adopting target behaviour. For decades, tailoring has been used as a common technique to effectively communicate health-related information to persuade people to follow a healthier living. However, its use in the design of persuasive technologies has not been adequately investigated. OBJECTIVE The objective of this research is to explore the effects of tailoring when it is grounded in Higgins’ regulatory focus theory. METHODS A combination of cross-sectional and longitudinal studies has been proposed to examine how individuals’ intention to become more physically active would be affected by receiving health messages that may or may not match their self-regulatory orientation. The research would also subjectively, as well as objectively, measures the changes in individuals’ physical activity level. RESULTS The anticipated completion date for the consequent studies is December 2016. CONCLUSIONS In this article, the importance of refining message-framing research questions and a stepwise approach to develop an efficient experimental design to examine a new tailoring strategy is discussed. A set of small studies is proposed that would inform the best approach to design the principal experiment. The findings of principal experiment will provide a deeper insight into the relationship between regulatory-focus theory, persuasive message construction, and individuals’ physical activity behaviour.

Can a Multicomponent-Overnight Camp Increase Physical Activity Among Danish Children? A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Dorthe Dalstrup Jakobsen ◽  
Jasper Schipperijn ◽  
Jens Meldgaard Bruun
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Children’S Physical Activity

Background: In Denmark, most children are not sufficiently physically active and only a few interventions have been found to increase long-term physical activity among overweight and obese children. The aim of our study was to investigate if children are physically active in correspondence to Danish recommendations after attending a multicomponent-overnight camp. Methods: A questionnaire was developed to estimate children’s physical activity level and behavior and investigate how transport, economy, availability, time, motivation, and knowledge about physical activity affect children’s physical activity level and behavior. Results: In this study, 60.9% of the children did vigorous physical activity (VPA) minimum 30 minutes 3 times per week up to 3 years after camp. Most children were physically active at a sports club (44.3%) and only 5.7% of the children did not participate in physical activity. Parental physical activity and child motivation toward physical activity were significantly (P < .05) associated with children doing VPA. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that 60.9% of children who attended camp engage in VPA after camp, which compared with a recent Danish study, is more frequent than children who did not attend camp. Further investigations are needed to determine the long-term health effects in children attending interventions such as multicomponent-overnight camps.

scholarly journals Physical Activity Status in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease: Results From the Cross-Sectional EUROASPIRE Surveys

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 1378-1384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Delphine De Smedt ◽  
Els Clays ◽  
Christof Prugger ◽  
Johan De Sutter ◽  
Zlatko Fras ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Coronary Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Risk Profile ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
The Cross

Background:The study aim was to assess the physical activity levels as well as the intention to become physically active in patients with stable coronary heart disease (CHD) with a special focus on the association with their risk profile.Methods:Analyses are based on the cross-sectional EUROASPIRE IV surveys. Information was available on 8966 patients in EUROASPIRE III and on 7998 patients in EUROASPIRE IV. Physical activity level according to patients risk profile and their medical management was assessed, the intention to become physically active was investigated and a time trend analysis was performed.Results:A better cardiovascular risk profile as well as receiving physical activity advice or weight loss advice was associated with better physical activity levels. The physical activity status improved significantly over time, the proportion of patients reporting vigorous physical activity for at least 20 minutes ≥ 3 times/week increased from 14.1% to 20.2% (P < .001). Similarly, a significantly greater proportion of patients are in the maintenance stage (36.6% vs. 27.4%) and a smaller proportion in the precontemplation stage (43.2% vs. 52.3%).Conclusion:Although an increase was seen in the proportion of patients being adequately physical active, physical activity levels remain suboptimal in many CHD patients.

scholarly journals Relationship between attitudes to health, body weight and physical activity and level of physical activity in a nationally representative sample in the European Union

1999 ◽  
Vol 2 (1a) ◽  
pp. 97-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
BM Margetts ◽  
E Rogers ◽  
K Widhal ◽  
A-M Remaut de Winter ◽  
H-JF Zunft
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Regional Distribution ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Recreational Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Activity Promotion

AbstractObjectiveTo explore the factors that influence attitudes and beliefs about the effects of body weight and physical activity on health.DesignCross-sectional survey using a face-to-face interview-assisted questionnaire.SettingThe survey was conducted between March and April 1997 in the 15 member states of the EU.SubjectsApproximately 1000 adults aged 15 years plus from each country were selected by quota-controlled sampling; the total sample was of 15 239 persons (7162 males and 8077 females). Data were weighted by population size for each country and by age, gender and regional distribution within countries.ResultsOverall 27% of men and 35% of women reported not engaging in any form of recreational activity; rates were highest in those with a primary-level education (37% men, 43% women) compared with tertiary-level education (20% men, 25% women). Recreational activity levels declined with age and tended to be lowest in those who were more physically active at work. Eighteen per cent of respondents believed that physical activity was one of the two greatest influences on health; 13% mentioned body weight, 38% mentioned food, 41% mentioned smoking and 33% mentioned stress. Logistic regression was used to assess for the effects of gender, age, educational level, body mass index (BMI), smoking status, activity level and country on beliefs that body weight and physical activity influenced health. Primary-educated, overweight, ex- and non-smoking women were most likely to mention body weight as an influence; young tertiary-educated, thinner, non-smoking and active males were most likely to mention physical activity. There was wide variation across Europe in reported behaviour and beliefs, which persisted after taking account of all of the other factors in the regression model.ConclusionsRelatively few people in some countries believed body weight and physical activity were important influences on health. Many people mentioned stress and it might be possible to use this interest to motivate changes in physical activity to relieve stress. It may be important to take a more integrated approach to activity patterns that consider the role of work and recreation. Although social and demographic factors were important, after adjusting for these factors there was still wide between-country variation in reported attitudes, beliefs and behaviour. This will need to be taken into account in any activity promotion campaigns.

Utility and Cost-effectiveness of Motivational Messaging to Increase Survey Response in Physicians

Field Methods ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-55
Author(s):  
Randolph C. H. Chan ◽  
Winnie W. S. Mak ◽  
Ingrid H. Y. Pang ◽  
Samuel Y. S. Wong ◽  
Wai Kwong Tang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Regulatory Focus ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Message Framing ◽  
Extra Cost ◽  
Regulatory Focus Theory ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Survey Participation ◽  
Focus Theory

The present study examined whether, when, and how motivational messaging can boost the response rate of postal surveys for physicians based on Higgin’s regulatory focus theory, accounting for its cost-effectiveness. A three-arm, blinded, randomized controlled design was used. A total of 3,270 doctors were randomly selected from the registration list. Results showed that motivational messaging was effective in boosting response rate among younger physicians at relatively low cost when the messages were sent during the delivery of generic invitation letter and questionnaire. However, message framing had no significant impact on postal surveys’ response rate. Future postal surveys can consider using motivational messaging to maximize survey participation in physician population without incurring much extra cost.

scholarly journals Physical Activity Promotion in the Physical Therapy Setting: Perspectives From Practitioners and Students

2010 ◽  
Vol 90 (9) ◽  
pp. 1311-1322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debra Shirley ◽  
Hidde P. van der Ploeg ◽  
Adrian E. Bauman
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Active Lifestyle ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Counseling Practice ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Physical Therapist Students

Background Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for chronic disease. Primary health care practitioners are well placed to promote a physically active lifestyle. The perceptions and practice of physical therapists on their role in physical activity promotion are not well known. Objective The objective of this study was to determine the knowledge, confidence, role perception, barriers, feasibility, and counseling practice of physical therapists and physical therapist students regarding the promotion of nontreatment physical activity for better health. Design A cross-sectional survey was conducted. Methods In 2008, 321 (54%) of a random sample of all physical therapists registered in New South Wales, Australia, responded to a survey on their knowledge, confidence, role perception, barriers, feasibility, and counseling practice with regard to promoting a physically active lifestyles to their patients. Physical therapist students (n=279) completed the same survey but without the questions on barriers and counseling practice. Results Physical therapists and physical therapist students consider that it is part of their role to give their patients nontreatment physical activity advice. Overall, they reported having adequate knowledge and skills to undertake this role. Incorporating advice into normal consultations is deemed the most feasible form of lifestyle physical activity promotion in physical therapist practice. Limitations The cross-sectional nature of this study makes it difficult to determine cause and effect relationships. Some selection bias may have occurred, as the physical therapists who completed the questionnaires may have been those most interested in physical activity promotion. Conclusions Physical therapist practice appears to be an excellent avenue for promoting a physically active lifestyle and could potentially play an important public health role.

scholarly journals Relação da atividade física e percentual de gordura de escolares

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 481
Author(s):  
Hilbert Silva Julio ◽  
Roberto Tauil Paladino ◽  
Andreia Beatriz Machado ◽  
Lucas Prado Siqueira ◽  
Lucas Reis Hausen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Percentage Of Body Fat ◽  
Grasa Corporal ◽  
Children Obesity ◽  
And Training

RESUMOObjetivo: identificar o Nível de Atividade Física e Percentual de Gordura Corporal de escolares. Método: estudo quantitativo, transversal, por amostragem composta de 640 escolares (Idade: 10±1 anos; Massa Corporal, 37,25±13,90kg; Estatura, 1,45±0,08m; IMC, 17,50±5,04kg/m²). O NAF por meio PAQ-C, %GC pelo método de dobras cutâneas e o IMC. Resultados: há diferenças significativas (p < 0,01, d = 0,37) no escore do PAQ-C entre os sexos, com superioridade nos valores masculinos; foram encontradas diferenças significativas na distribuição dos níveis de atividade física divididos pelo sexo (p < 0,0001, d = 6,7) e na distribuição do %CG pelo sexo (p < 0,0001, d=0,28). Conclusão: foram identificados índices de obesidade dentre os escolares (43% e 53,10%, populações feminina e masculina, respectivamente) ao mesmo tempo em que essa população apresenta que é ativa ou moderadamente ativa fisicamente (67,07% e 67,56%, masculino e feminino, respectivamente); contudo, não foi identificada associação entre Nível de Atividade Física e Percentual de Gordura Corporal. Estes resultados corroboram os achados gerais da literatura que demonstram que o NAF não é fator determinante para o valor Percentual de Gordura Corporal. Descritores: Escolares; Obesidade Infantil; Promoção da Saúde; Saúde Pública; Educação Física e Treinamento; Educação em Saúde.ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the level of Physical Activity and Percentage of Body Fat of schoolchildren. Method: cross-sectional quantitative study of 640 schoolchildren (Age: 10 ± 1 years; Body Mass, 37.25 ± 13.90 kg; Stature, 1.45 ± 0.08 m; BMI, 17.50 ± 5.04 kg / m²). The NAF by PAQ-C,% GC by the skinfold method and the BMI. Results: there were significant differences (p <0.01, d = 0.37) in the PAQ-C score between the sexes, with superiority in the male values; (p <0.0001, d = 6.7) and in the CG distribution by gender (p <0.0001, d = 0.28). Conclusion: obesity rates among schoolchildren (43% and 53.10%, female and male, respectively) were identified at the same time as this population shows that they are active or moderately physically active (67.07% and 67.56 %, male and female, respectively); however, no association was identified between Physical Activity Level and Body Fat Percentage. These results corroborate the general findings of the literature that demonstrate that PAL is not a determinant factor for the Percentage of Body Fat. Decriptors: School Children; Obesity; Health Promotion; Public Health; Physical Education and Training; Health Education.RESUMENObjetivo: identificar el Nivel de Actividad Física y Porcentaje de Grasa Corporal de escolares. Método: estudio cuantitativo transversal, por muestreo compuesto de 640 escolares (Edad: 10 ± 1 años; Masa Corporal, 37,25 ± 13,90kg; Estatura, 1,45 ± 0,08m; IMC, 17,50 ± 5,04kg / m²). El NAF por PAQ-C,% GC por el método de pliegues cutáneos y el IMC. Resultados: hay diferencias significativas (p <0,01, d = 0,37) en la puntuación del PAQ-C entre los sexos, con superioridad en los valores masculinos; se encontraron diferencias significativas en la distribución de los niveles de actividad física divididos por el sexo (p <0,0001, d = 6,7) y en la distribución del %CG por el sexo (p <0,0001, d = 0,28). Conclusión: se identificaron índices de obesidad entre los escolares (43% y 53,10%, poblaciones femenina y masculina, respectivamente) al mismo tiempo que esa población presenta que es activa o moderadamente activa físicamente (67,07% y 67,56% masculino y femenino respectivamente); sin embargo, no se identificó, asociación entre Nivel de Actividad Física y Porcentaje de Grasa Corporal. Estos resultados corroboran los hallazgos generales de la literatura que demuestran que el NAF no es factor determinante para los valores Porcentaje de Grasa Corporal. Descriptores: Escolares; Obesidad Infantil; Promoción de la Salud, Salud Pública; Educación y Entrenamiento Físico; Educación en Salud.

scholarly journals Perfil antropométrico e estilo de vida em estudantes de enfermagem

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Hugo Martins ◽  
Lucas Monteiro Belfort ◽  
Danyella Evans Melo ◽  
Thaise Araújo Rocha ◽  
Angelly Castro Alencar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Disease Process ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

RESUMO Objetivo: verificar a associação perfil antropométrico, o estilo de vida, o nível de atividade física e a pressão arterial de estudantes de Enfermagem. Método: trata-se de estudo quantitativo, descritivo, epidemiológico transversal, com 109 estudantes. Analisaram-se e se processaram os dados por meio estatístico: análise de variância (ANOVA) com método de regressão logística e o programa estatístico BioEstat 5.3. Apresentaram-se os resultados em tabelas. Resultados: evidenciou-se a prevalência de pressão arterial normal, bem como alto estilo de vida, peso e circunferência da cintura normais, no entanto, observou-se a predominância de hábitos alimentares irregulares e sedentarismo. Revela-se que sujeitos com hábitos alimentares irregulares têm 6,98 mais chances de desenvolver pressão alta do que aqueles com hábitos regulares, e sujeitos sedentários têm 4,27 mais chances de desenvolver pressão alta em relação aos que são fisicamente ativos. Conclusão: percebe-se que os resultados corroboram outros estudos, trazendo à tona a importância primordial da atividade física e hábitos alimentares regulares no processo saúde-doença de qualquer indivíduo, principalmente na luta contra o desenvolvimento de DCNT. Descritores: Enfermagem; Antropometria; Promoção da Saúde; Estilo de Vida; Estudantes de Enfermagem; Doença Crônica.ABSTRACT Objective: to verify the association of the anthropometric profile, the lifestyle, the physical activity level and the blood pressure of nursing students. Method: This is a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional epidemiological study, with 109 students. Statistical data were analyzed and processed: analysis of variance (ANOVA) with logistic regression method and the statistical program BioEstat 5.3. The results were shown in tables. Results: the prevalence of normal blood pressure and the high lifestyle, weight and waist circumference were evidenced. However, the predominance of irregular eating habits and sedentary lifestyle were observed. Individuals with irregular eating habits are 6.98 times more likely to develop high blood pressure than those with regular habits, and sedentary individuals are 4.27 times more likely to develop high blood pressure than those who are physically active. Conclusion: The results corroborate other studies, highlighting the primary importance of physical activity and regular eating habits in the health-disease process of any individual, especially in the fight against the development of CNCD. Descriptors: Nursing; Anthropometry; Health promotion; Lifestyle; Students, Nursing; Chronic Disease. RESUMEN Objetivo: verificar la asociación del perfil antropométrico, el estilo de vida, el nivel de actividad física y la presión arterial de estudiantes de Enfermería. Método: se trata de un estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, epidemiológico transversal, con 109 estudiantes. Se analizaron y se procesaron los datos por medio estadístico: análisis de variancia (ANOVA) con método de regresión logística y el programa estadístico BioEstat 5.3. Se presentaron los resultados en tablas. Resultados: se observó la prevalencia de presión arterial normal, así como alto estilo de vida, peso y circunferencia de la cintura normales, sin embargo, se observó la predominancia de hábitos alimentares irregulares y sedentarismo. Se revela que individuos con hábitos alimentares irregulares tienen 6,98 más chances de desarrollar presión alta de lo que aquellos con hábitos regulares, e individuos sedentarios tienen 4,27 más chances de desarrollar presión alta en relación a los que son fisicamente activos. Conclusión: se observa que los resultados corroboran otros estudios, mostrando la importancia primordial de la actividad física y hábitos alimentares regulares en el proceso salud-enfermedad de cualquier individuo, principalmente en la lucha contra el desarrollo de DCNT. Descriptores: Enfermería; Antropometría; Promoción de la Salud; Estilo de Vida; Estudiantes de Enfermería; Enfermedad Crónica.

scholarly journals Association of Physical activity levels and BMI Among Doctor of Physical Therapy Students of a Private College from Karachi

2019 ◽  
Vol 09 (04) ◽  
pp. 281-285
Author(s):  
Khalid Aziz ◽  
Ayesha Afridi ◽  
Abida Arif ◽  
Ghousia Shahid ◽  
Muhammad Faisal Fahim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
High Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Objective: To evaluate the physical activity levels among DPT students of Bahria University College of Physical therapy (BUCPT) by International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and to study the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Physical activity levels of DPT students of (BUCPT). Study design and Setting: This cross sectional study was conducted in BUCPT Bahria from March- April 2019 (1 month data collection). Methodology: Written consent form was obtained from each participant before taking part into study. Individual with cardio-respiratory diseases and fractures in last 12 months or any limb disability were excluded from the study. The study tool was IPAQ. Results:A total of 125 students were enrolled in this study. There were 121 (96.8%) female and 4 (3.2%) male observed. Mean age of students were 19.89±1.14 (18-22) years. In low physical activity level, 2 (28.6%) students were underweight, 8 (17.0%) were normal BMI, 3 (9.7%) were overweight and 6 (15.0%) were obese. In moderate physical activity level, 3 (42.9%) underweight, 22 (46.8%) normal, 19 (61.3%) overweight and 19 (47.5%) fall in obese criteria. High physical activity levels were found to be 2 (28.6%) in underweight group, 17 (36.2%) in normal group, 9 (29.0%) in overweight and 15 (37.5%) were obese. Conclusion: BUCPT students were moderately physically active and minority of them were low physically active and majority of them were lying the category of normal BMI. There was statistically insignificant relationship found between BMI and physical activities levels. Some students were obese and still have high physical activity level while some are normal in BMI and having low physical activity level

Cultural Differences in Consumer Impatience

2005 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haipeng (Allan) Chen ◽  
Sharon Ng ◽  
Akshay R. Rao
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Regulatory Focus ◽  
Message Framing ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Regulatory Focus Theory ◽  
Cultural Variations ◽  
The Future ◽  
Eastern Cultures ◽  
Focus Theory

In this article, the authors examine cross-cultural variations in how people discount the future. Specifically, they predict that people from Western cultures are relatively less patient and therefore discount the future to a greater degree than do people from Eastern cultures, and thus Westerners value immediate consumption relatively more. Furthermore, on the basis of regulatory focus theory, the authors predict that when Easterners are faced with the threat of a delay in receiving a product (i.e., a prevention loss), they are more impatient, whereas when Westerners are faced with the threat of not being able to enjoy a product early (i.e., a promotion loss), their impatience increases. This enhanced impatience manifests in preference for expedited consumption of a product purchased online in two studies. In both studies, the authors used a priming methodology on “bicultural” Singaporean participants; the results support the predictions. In the second study, they also found evidence in support of the process-based explanation for the interaction between culture and message framing.

scholarly journals PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL IN ASTHMATIC ADOLESCENTS: CROSS-SECTIONAL POPULATION-BASED STUDY

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Aurélio de Valois Correia Junior ◽  
Emília Chagas Costa ◽  
Laienne Carla Barbosa de Barros ◽  
Andressa Araújo Soares ◽  
Emanuel Sávio Cavalcanti Sarinho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
International Study ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Asymptomatic Individuals

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the level of physical activity in asthmatics in comparison with non-asthmatics in a population study. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 13 to 14-year-old adolescents who participated in the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC). The subjects were classified into three groups: individuals with active asthma, individuals diagnosed with asthma, and respiratory asymptomatic individuals. To evaluate the level of physical activity, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-short version) was used. The analysis consisted of comparing individuals with active asthma, diagnosed as asthmatic and asymptomatic, with a significance level of 5%. Results: The participants were 1,591 adolescents, of which 791 (49.7%) were male. There were 222 (14.0%) individuals with active asthma and 284 (17.8%) asthma diagnoses; 55% of the population were physically active. Adolescents diagnosed with asthma were more active than their non-asthmatic peers (64.4 versus 53.3%; p=0.001). Conclusions: Adolescents diagnosed with asthma were more physically active than their non-asthmatic peers.

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