Effectiveness of the Walking in ScHools (WISH) Study, a peer-led walking intervention for adolescent girls: results of a cluster randomised controlled trial

Effectiveness of the Walking in ScHools (WISH) Study, a peer-led walking intervention for adolescent girls: results of a cluster randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background Most adolescent girls fail to meet current physical activity guidelines. Physical activity behaviours track from childhood into adulthood and providing adolescent girls with opportunities to be physically active may have health benefits beyond childhood. The effects of walking in...

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Main Authors: Marie H. Murphy, S. Maria O’Kane, Angela Carlin, Ian M. Lahart, Leanne C. Doherty, Russell Jago, Gary McDermott, Maria Faulkner, Alison M. Gallagher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Physical activity
Walking
Adolescent girls
Peer-led
School-based
Intervention
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-024-01563-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-024-01563-0

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