A5059761909- Physical Activity and Health
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Physical Education and Pedagogy
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Nausea and vomiting management
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Parental Involvement in Education
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
Liverpool John Moores University
2015-2025
Child Guidance Center
1973
Background. Adolescent girls are less active than boys, with approximately 10% of in Ireland and the United Kingdom meeting minimum recommended daily physical activity (PA) guidelines. This study investigated factors perceived to influence PA among adolescent from low socioeconomic areas order inform design a future intervention (The HERizon Project). Methods. A total 48 (13–18 years) participated focus groups (n = 8), explore perspectives gender within this. Focus were thematically analyzed...
Moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is strongly associated with risk reductions of noncommunicable diseases and mortality. Cardiovascular health status may influence the benefits MVPA. We compare association between MVPA incident major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) mortality healthy individuals, individuals elevated levels factors (CVRF), disease (CVD).
BACKGROUND: There is a need for interdisciplinary research to better understand how pedagogical approaches in primary physical education (PE) can support the linked development of physical, cognitive and affective aspects literacy activity behaviours young children. The Skill Acquisition Methods fostering Physical Literacy Early-Physical Education (SAMPLE-PE) study aims examine efficacy two different pedagogies PE, underpinned by theories motor learning, foster literacy, especially children...
Paroxysmal dysequilibrium, common in children, is often a symptom of the migraine syndrome childhood. In some patients with classical migraine, vertigo due to ischemia within basilar artery distribution, but others, site cerebral cannot be accurately defined. Cases unassociated headache that resemble those described by Basser (1964) as "benign paroxysmal childhood" are also described. Follow-up studies these whose was originally diagnosed equivalent indicate 50% subsequently developed migraine.
Background: Physical education (PE) is a key setting for children to engage in health-enhancing physical activity (PA). Factors influencing PE enjoyment secondary schools are well researched. Less known, however, about the factors elementary perceive be important promoting enjoyment, and how current delivery framework UK primary (combining specialist external coaches generalist teachers) impacts on children's motivational experiences. According self-determination theory (SDT), of activities...
Despite being well-positioned to promote healthy lifestyles in young children, early years practitioners often face barriers supporting child weight management. This mixed-methods study aimed assess the preliminary effectiveness and acceptability of an e-learning toolkit (HealthyWEY) designed upskill support multi-agency professionals childhood. A total 54 health visitors/community nursery nurses, 38 children’s centre staff 17 other engaged with HealthyWEY e-learning, which drew on...
This case study presents the experiences of MSc Sport Psychology students delivering a psychologically informed behavior-change intervention within context PhD research project to develop their applied practice skills. We aimed provide an example how higher education providers can create such opportunity for master’s conduct individualized support sessions in safe and structured environment, while preserving autonomy needed professional growth. The placement was situated HERizon (conducted...
Background: A growing body of evidence advocates a multidisciplinary, family-focused approach to childhood obesity management, but there is need explore familial factors associated with intervention success.
Guidelines recommend children and young people participate in at least 60 min of physical activity (PA) every day, however, findings from UK studies show PA levels vary across ethnic groups. Since parents play an instrumental role determining children's levels, this article aims to explore parental views a multi-ethnic sample living large city the North-West England. Six single-ethnic focus groups were conducted with 36 school-aged (4 16 years) predominantly low socio-economic status (SES)....
Translational research is required to ensure exercise referral schemes (ERSs) are evidence-based and reflect local needs. This article reports process data from the co-development phase of an ERS, providing insight into (i) factors that must be considered when translating evidence practice in ERS setting, (ii) challenges facilitators conducting participatory involving multiple stakeholders. An was iteratively co-developed by a multidisciplinary stakeholder group (commissioners, managers,...
Objectives To evaluate the impact of GOALS (Getting Our Active Lifestyles Started) family-based childhood obesity treatment intervention during first 3 years implementation. Design Single-group repeated measures with qualitative questionnaires. Setting Community venues in a socioeconomically deprived, urban location North-West England. Participants 70 overweight or obese children (mean age 10.5 years, 46% boys) and their parents/carers who completed between September 2006 March 2009....
School entry provides an opportune moment for health professionals to intervene with children who are overweight, yet identification and management of childhood obesity presents challenges in practice. This multi-method qualitative study explored the experiences 26 school addressing at entry. Methods included semi-structured interviews service managers (n = 3); focus groups nurses 12) child practitioners 6); open-ended questionnaires 4) 1) were unable attend groups. A thematic analysis...
The UK population is growing, ageing and becoming increasingly inactive unfit. Personalised targeted exercise interventions are beneficial for the management of chronic complex conditions. Increasing uptake effective physical activity (PA) vital to support a healthier society decrease healthcare costs. Current strategies PA at level mostly involve self-directed pathways, delivered largely via fitness industry. Even those who opt-in manage achieve current recommendations regarding minimum PA,...
Exercise referral schemes aim to increase physical activity amongst inactive individuals with or at risk of long-term health conditions. Yet many patients referred these (by professionals) fail take up the exercise opportunities on offer. Understanding factors influencing uptake may help improve future attendance. Using Socio-Ecological Model as a framework, this qualitative study aimed explore an scheme based in North West England. Semi-structured interviews were conducted (n = 38) about...
One in four people say they would be more active if advised by a general practitioner (GP), yet 72% of GPs do not discuss physical activity (PA) with patients and 80% are unaware the PA guidelines. The aim this study was therefore to investigate GP perspectives on counselling referral interpret these within context socio-ecological model (SEM). Fifty-six completed an online survey factors influencing referral. Semi-structured interviews were then conducted seven explore topics depth....
Objectives: To explore the preliminary effects and acceptability of a co-produced physical activity referral intervention. Study Design: Longitudinal design with data collected at baseline post 12-week Setting: Community leisure centre. Methods: In all, 32 adults controlled lifestyle-related health conditions took part in intervention (co-produced by multidisciplinary stakeholder group) comprising 12 weeks subsidised fitness centre access plus four behaviour change consultations. A complete...
Abstract Physical activity post‐myocardial infarction has numerous health benefits, yet uptake through cardiac rehabilitation is poor. Whilst family support can facilitate patients' recovery, little known about the role may play in supporting physical for patients. This qualitative study used semistructured interviews with 14 practitioners to explore their perceptions of activity. Data were transcribed verbatim and analyzed thematically. Three familial roles identified: “family as a second...
Purpose Physical activity (PA) post-myocardial infarction (MI) can reduce risk of reoccurrence and mortality. Yet uptake PA through cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is poor, little known about the long-term behaviour patients. This study aimed to explore lived experiences patients' engagement with post-MI, together their family.Methods Longitudinal interviews six family-dyads were conducted which drew on interpretative phenomenology understand for post-MI patients family members.Results...
Objective: This study examined the relationship between ethnic background and parental views of healthy body size, concerns surrounding overweight attitudes to perceived causes in childhood. Method: A self-report questionnaire was designed explore towards childhood weight. Sampling deliberately over-represented parents from minority groups. Eight-hundred-and-eight school-aged children completed questionnaire. Parental data Asian British, Black African, Somali, Chinese, South Asian, White...
UK exercise referral schemes (ERSs) have been criticised for focusing too much on prescription and not enough sustainable physical activity (PA) behaviour change. Previously, a theoretically grounded intervention (coproduced PA scheme, Co-PARS) was coproduced to support long-term change in individuals with health conditions. The purpose of this study investigate the effectiveness Co-PARS compared usual care ERS no treatment increasing cardiorespiratory fitness.A three-arm quasi-experimental...
Fitness content on social media (FSM) is now ubiquitous across society. Despite its potential to improve the low levels of physical activity (PA) often seen in young women, FSM can have negative effects mental wellbeing (particularly around heightening body concerns) and be a source misinformation. Yet for some engaging with appears not detrimental their wellbeing. We purposely recruited 9 women who were frequent users (M age = 25 years) demonstrated high autonomous motivation exercise...
Abstract Background Involving peer volunteers in intervention delivery can provide social support and improve adherence. Whilst such interventions have the potential to reduce physical activity (PA) costs, little is known about process of delivering them practice. This qualitative study explored facilitators challenges a peer-support PA for older adults, with view making recommendations future interventions. Methods Data were collected via (7) semi-structured interviews focus group...