Policy Brief for Promoting Physical Activity among Iranian Adolescents

Document Type : Review Article

Authors

1 Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health AND Knowledge Utilization Research Centre (KURC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2 PhD Student, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health AND Knowledge Utilization Research Centre (KURC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

3 Adolescents, Youth and School Health Office, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran

4 Professor, Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

5 Professor, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health AND Knowledge Utilization Research Centre (KURC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Background: Regular physical activity (PA) is an underlying factor since childhood and adolescence for having a healthy and active future in life. The aim of this study was to review the evidence on increasing the youth PA to develop the national program at country level.Methods: At first, the databases were searched using the sensitive keywords, and systematic reviews of the relevant databases were extracted. The studies were evaluated in terms of relevance and methodological quality for effective interventions that were detected. These cases were also identified in the effective interventions as disadvantages, benefits, costs, methods, and limitations of early studies, based on systematic review of the studies.Findings: Three interventions were identified as physical education curriculum reform, the creation of extra-curricular activities, as well as approaches to environmental and social support. Evidence showed that the relative impact of these interventions were not high.Conclusion: Thus, a combination of all three options of integrated approach is recommended for reducing the sedentary lifestyle of youths.

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 31, Issue 233 - Serial Number 233
March and April 2013
Pages 510-520

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  • Receive Date: 11 November 2012
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  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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