 |
|
| |
| Ranking |
Evidence-Based Practice |
| Description |
Individually-adapted health behavior change programs to increase physical activity teach behavioral skills to help participants incorporate physical activity into their daily routines. The programs are tailored to each individual's specific interests, preferences, and readiness for change.
These programs teach behavioral skills such as:
• Goal-setting and self-monitoring of progress toward those goals
• Building social support for new behaviors
• Behavioral reinforcement through self-reward and positive self-talk
• Structured problem solving to maintain the behavior change
• Prevention of relapse into sedentary behavior
The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends implementing individually-adapted health behavior change programs based on strong evidence of their effectiveness in increasing physical activity and improving physical fitness among adults and children. |
| Results / Accomplishments |
Results from the Systematic Reviews:
Eighteen studies qualified for review.
• In all 18 studies reviewed, individually-adapted health behavior change programs were effective in increasing physical activity as measured by various indicators.
• Time spent in physical activity: median net increase of 35.4% (interquartile interval: 16.7% to 83.3%; 20 study arms)
• Aerobic capacity (VO2 max): median increase of 6.3% (interquartile interval: 5.1% to 9.8%; 13 study arms)
• Energy expenditure: median increase of 64.3% (interquartile interval: 31.2% to 85.5%; 15 study arms)
• Other measures of physical activity, such as the percentage of people starting exercise programs and the frequency of physical activity, also increased as a result of these programs.
• These interventions were effective among both men and women and in a variety of settings, including communities, worksites, and schools.
• If appropriately adapted to the target populations, these interventions should be applicable to diverse settings and groups. |
| Categories |
Health / Exercise, Nutrition, & Weight
|
| Source |
Community Guide Branch Epidemiology and Analysis Program Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| Location |
Country: USA |
| Primary Contact |
communityguide@cdc.gov
|
| For more details |
http://www.thecommunityguide.org/index.html#topics
http://www.thecommunityguide.org/pa/behavioral-...
|
| Target Audience |
Children, Teens, Adults, Women, Men, Elderly, Families, Racial / Ethnic Minorities, Communities |
| Back to Promising Practices Home |
|
|
|
|
