A Qualitative Examination of Perceptions of Physical Activity Guidelines and Preferences for Format

Berry, Tanya R.; Witcher, Chad; Holt, Nicholas L.; Plotnikoff, Ronald C.

doi:10.1177/1524839908325066

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“…Criticisms of the previous Canadian PA Guidelines included a universal dislike for the cartoon-like format used to portray the information (Berry et al 2010). It has also been suggested that the guidelines be disseminated via Internet-based resources, with formatting that complements the stylistic and flashy design common in commercial, for-profit advertisements (Berry et al 2010).…”

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Knowledge and awareness of Canadian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines: a synthesis of existing evidence

LeBlanc

Berry

Deshpande

et al. 2015

Appl. Physiol. Nutr. Metab.

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The aim of this review was to consolidate and synthesize existing evidence regarding current knowledge and awareness of the Canadian Physical Activity (PA) and Sedentary Behaviour (SB) Guidelines. MEDLINE, Embase, and PsycINFO were searched for peer-reviewed publications pertaining to the guidelines. Content experts, key organizations (i.e., ParticipACTION and the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute), journal Web sites, and service organizations (i.e., the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) and the Public Health Agency of Canada) were consulted for additional evidence. Scientific publications (n = 6) and research from ParticipACTION and the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute reported that awareness of the guidelines is low, especially with respect to the SB guidelines. Less than 10% of survey respondents from the Canadian population were aware of the PA guidelines, and less than 5% were aware of the SB guidelines. Information on the guidelines was available on 51% of public health unit and CSEP partner Web sites. Online metrics (e.g., downloads, site accessions) from CSEP, the Public Health Agency of Canada, and journal Web sites showed that online accession of the guidelines was high (e.g., all "highly accessed" on journal Web sites). This review showed that awareness of the Canadian PA and SB Guidelines is low among the general population but higher among the scientific and stakeholder communities. Governmental, nongovernmental, and stakeholder organizations should collaborate in creating sustained, long-term, and well-resourced communication plans to reach the Canadian population to raise awareness of PA and SB guidelines and should implement programs to facilitate their uptake.

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“…It has also been suggested that the guidelines be disseminated via Internet-based resources, with formatting that complements the stylistic and flashy design common in commercial, for-profit advertisements (Berry et al 2010).…”

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confidence: 99%

Knowledge and awareness of Canadian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines: a synthesis of existing evidence

LeBlanc

Berry

Deshpande

et al. 2015

Appl. Physiol. Nutr. Metab.

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“…Involving end-users in the process may help identify strategies for persuasively communicating guidelines and developing related knowledge translation products that provide guidance on how to implement the guidelines (Latimer-Cheung et al 2013). To the best of our knowledge, published qualitative research examining stakeholder perceptions of existing guidelines has been conducted only after their release, including the Canadian Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for the Early Years and UK Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines (Bentley et al 2015), and Canada's Physical Activity Guide (Public Health Agency of Canada 1998) (Berry et al 2010).…”

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Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth: Exploring the perceptions of stakeholders regarding their acceptability, barriers to uptake, and dissemination

Faulkner

White

Riazi

et al. 2016

Appl. Physiol. Nutr. Metab.

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Engaging stakeholders in the development of guidelines and plans for implementation is vital. The purpose of this study was to examine stakeholders' (parents, teachers, exercise professionals, paediatricians, and youth) perceptions of the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Behaviour Guidelines for Children and Youth ("Movement Guidelines"). Stakeholders (n = 104) engaged in semi-structured focus groups or interviews to discuss the perceived acceptability of the guidelines, potential barriers to implementation, and preferred methods and messengers of dissemination. A thematic analysis was conducted. Overall, there was consistent support across all stakeholder groups, with the exception of youth participants, for the Movement Guidelines. Stakeholders identified a range of barriers to the uptake of the guidelines including concerns with accurately defining key terms such as "recreational" screen time; everyday challenges such as financial and time constraints; and the possibility of the Movement Guidelines becoming just another source of stress and guilt for already busy and overwhelmed parents. Participants identified a range of recommended methods and messengers for future dissemination. School and medical settings were the most commonly recommended settings through which dissemination efforts should be delivered. Overall, participants representing a range of stakeholder groups were receptive to the new Movement Guidelines and endorsed their value. In complementing the Movement Guidelines, messaging and resources will need to be developed that address common concerns participants had regarding their dissemination and implementation.

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“…25 Another recent study concluded that participants, including healthy young adults and older adults attending chronic disease rehabilitation programmes, were largely unaware of the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines. 26 Given physiotherapists' expertise in prescribing exercise and promoting self-management of chronic diseases, 27 physiotherapists can enhance participants' understanding of exercise as self-care by explaining physiologic training principles and interpreting exercise guidelines, such as the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults, 28 to help them get the most out of their efforts to exercise for health benefits.…”

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“Any Movement at All Is Exercise”: A Focused Ethnography of Rural Community-Dwelling Older Adults' Perceptions and Experiences of Exercise as Self-Care

Graham¹,

Connelly

2013

Physiotherapy Canada

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Purpose: To understand rural community-dwelling older adult participants' shared values, beliefs, and behaviours related to exercise as self-care. Methods: We conducted a constructivist-focused ethnography involving semi-structured interviews and participant observation with 17 individuals 65 years and older. Interviews were transcribed and inductively coded to develop themes related to exercise, self-care, and exercise as self-care. Field notes were triangulated with follow-up interviews and dialogue between authors to enhance interpretation. Results: Participants described exercise broadly as movement and not as a central self-care behaviour. However, awareness of the importance and health-related benefits of exercise increased after a significant personal health-related event. Participants preferred exercise that was enjoyable and previously experienced. Conclusions: Prescribing exercise for older adults may be particularly effective if the focus is on enjoyable and previously experienced physical activity and if it incorporates interpretation of exercise guidelines and training principles in relation to chronic conditions and potential health benefits.

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A Qualitative Examination of Perceptions of Physical Activity Guidelines and Preferences for Format

Cited by 18 publications

References 14 publications

Knowledge and awareness of Canadian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines: a synthesis of existing evidence

Knowledge and awareness of Canadian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines: a synthesis of existing evidence

Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth: Exploring the perceptions of stakeholders regarding their acceptability, barriers to uptake, and dissemination

“Any Movement at All Is Exercise”: A Focused Ethnography of Rural Community-Dwelling Older Adults' Perceptions and Experiences of Exercise as Self-Care

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