Do interventions to promote walking in groups increase physical activity? A meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE: Walking groups are increasingly being set up but little is known about their efficacy in promoting physical activity. The present study aims to assess the efficacy of interventions to promote walking in groups to promoting physical activity within adults, and to explore potential moderators of this efficacy. METHOD: Systematic literature review searches were conducted using multiple databases. A random effect model was used for the meta-analysis, with sensitivity analysis. RESULTS: The effect of the interventions (19 studies, 4 572 participants) on physical activity was of medium size (d?=?0.52), statistically significant (95%CI 0.32 to 0.71, p?

SUBMITTER: Kassavou A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3585890 | biostudies-other | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other