Girls on the Move Program to Increase Physical Activity Participation

Robbins, Lorraine B.; Gretebeck, Kimberlee A.; Kazanis, Anamaria S.; Pender, Nola J.

doi:10.1097/00006199-200605000-00007

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“…This Table 3. General self-efficacy (GSES), specific self-efficacy (SSBESQ), BMI and physical fitness: Comparisons within the intervention (IG) and control groups (CG) result is somewhat similar to that determined in other studies that failed to identify significant changes in perceived self-efficacy after an exercise intervention 18,19 . One possible explanation is that the EIP design was not optimal in terms of enabling the participants to perceive trust in engaging in exercise despite barriers.…”

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confidence: 73%

“…Some studies on physical activity or exercise interventions have reported a significant correlation between improvements in fitness or higher physical activity and increased levels of perceived self-efficacy 15,16 . Conversely, other studies failed to find significant changes in perceived exercise self-efficacy or in the confidence of adolescent girls in their ability to overcome barriers to physical activity 17,18 . Relatively few community-based programmes outside schools have been implemented.…”

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confidence: 94%

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Impact of a six-month empowerment-based exercise intervention programme in non-physically active adolescent Swedish girls

Lindgren

Baigi

Apitzsch³

et al. 2010

Health Education Journal

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Objective: This study evaluated changes in self-efficacy in non-physically active adolescent girls (13–19 years old) who participated in a six-month, empowerment-based exercise intervention programme (EIP). Design: The study used a pre- and post-test randomized group design and included one pre- and one post-test (at six months) and non-physically active adolescent girls ( N = 110) were assigned to an intervention group ( n = 54) or a comparison group ( n = 56). Setting: Two upper secondary schools and five secondary schools, located in the low socio-economic areas of two communities in southern Sweden were involved in the study. Method: The Swedish version of a 10-item General Self-efficacy Scale (GSES) and the Social Barriers to Exercise Self-efficacy Questionnaire (SPBESQ) were used. In addition, BMI and results from a physical fitness test were measured. For statistical analysis, the Mann-Whitney U-test and the Wilcoxon’s matched-pairs signed-rank test were used. Results: Analysis showed a statistically significant difference in GSES scores ( p = 0.037) between the groups after the EIP was implemented. Girls in the intervention group had increased their levels of general perceived self-efficacy ( p = 0.004). Both groups increased their level of physical fitness (intervention, p = 0.06 and control, p = 0.013). BMI increased in the control group ( p = 0.031). Conclusions: The EIP had an impact on adolescent girls’ general perceived self-efficacy and can be regarded as an outcome of empowerment that indicates the development of the adolescent girls’ ability to effectively deal with a variety of stressful situations in general.

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confidence: 73%

Section: Health Education Journal Xx(x)mentioning

confidence: 94%

Impact of a six-month empowerment-based exercise intervention programme in non-physically active adolescent Swedish girls

Lindgren

Baigi

Apitzsch³

et al. 2010

Health Education Journal

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“…Programs that include individual MI not conducted by health care workers have not been effective in reducing BMI in female teenagers. 31,44 Analyzing the secondary outcomes, we can argue that the effect of MI on BMI control is due to the impact of the treatment on the children' s lifestyle. In fact, the parent-reported eating habits and parent-reported PA of treated children also improved, confirming the hypothesized causal chain.…”

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“…[28][29][30] Therefore, it is still necessary to test the effectiveness of the interventions in any context, when possible by using randomized controlled trials. 31 Based on the available literature, we developed a family pediatrician-led MI targeting diet and PA behaviors to control BMI in overweight children aged 4 to 7 years. Obese children were referred to specialized care.…”

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Pediatrician-led Motivational Interviewing to Treat Overweight Children: An RCT

Davoli¹,

Broccoli²,

Bonvicini³

et al. 2013

Pediatrics

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WHAT'S KNOWN ON THIS SUBJECT: Obesity and overweight can seriously affect health outcomes. Many obesity prevention interventions have been proposed, but few have been effective. Motivational interviewing in primary care seems promising, but results in BMI control are controversial and require further investigation.WHAT THIS STUDY ADDS: This is the first study to demonstrate the effectiveness of pediatrician-led motivational interviewing for BMI control in overweight children aged 4 to 7 years. Nevertheless, no effect was observed in boys or when the mother' s education level was low.abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of family pediatrician-led motivational interviews (MIs) on BMI of overweight (85th $BMI percentile $95th) children aged 4 to 7 years. METHODS:All the family pediatricians working in Reggio Emilia Province (Italy) were invited to participate in the study; 95% accepted. Specific training was provided. Parents were asked to participate in the trial if they recognized their child as overweight. Children were individually randomly assigned to MIs or usual care. All children were invited for a baseline and a 12-month visit to assess BMI and lifestyle behaviors. The usual care group received an information leaflet, and the intervention group received 5 MI family meetings. The primary outcome was the individual variation of BMI, assessed by pediatricians unblinded to treatment groups. RESULTS:Of 419 eligible families, 372 (89%) participated; 187 children were randomized to MIs and 185 to the usual care group. Ninety-five percent of the children attended the 12-month visit. The average BMI increased by 0.49 and 0.79 during the intervention in the MI and control groups, respectively (difference: -0.30; P = .007). MI had no effect in boys or in children whose mothers had a low educational level. Positive changes in parent-reported lifestyle behaviors occurred more frequently in the MI group than in the control group.

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“…The scale ranges from −5 (very bad) through 0 (neutral) to +5 (very good). It is only moderately related to ratings of perceived exertion (RPE), suggesting that the two constructs are distinct, is sensitive to alterations in exercise intensity among adolescents [36] and is positively related to enjoyment of acute exercise [37].…”

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Process evaluation and proximal impact of an affect-based exercise intervention among adolescents

Schneider

2013

Behav. Med. Pract. Policy Res.

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the implementation and proximal impact of an intervention designed to enhance adolescents' affective experience during Physical Education (PE). Healthy adolescents (N=74) were randomly assigned to an affect-based or a traditional exercise prescription. Intervention logs, observations and interviews documented the implementation of the intervention. Participants completed a 30-min exercise task at an intensity that felt "good" to them before and after the intervention. Study procedures were implemented successfully and students enjoyed study participation. The intervention had no impact on exercise intensity during PE or during the "feels-good" exercise task. Among adolescents who manifested a negative affective response to moderateintensity exercise at baseline, the selected intensity during the "feels-good" task increased over time. The intervention may have been too weak to impact behavior over and above a high-quality PE program. The results do suggest, however, that reluctant exercisers may choose to exercise at a higher intensity after experiencing a high-quality PE program in combination with heart rate monitoring.

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Girls on the Move Program to Increase Physical Activity Participation

Cited by 72 publications

References 19 publications

Impact of a six-month empowerment-based exercise intervention programme in non-physically active adolescent Swedish girls

Impact of a six-month empowerment-based exercise intervention programme in non-physically active adolescent Swedish girls

Pediatrician-led Motivational Interviewing to Treat Overweight Children: An RCT

Process evaluation and proximal impact of an affect-based exercise intervention among adolescents

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