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Promoting Physical Activity of Adolescent and Young Iranian Girls Publisher



Rajabi F1 ; Mounesan L2 ; Sayarifard A3 ; Ghadirian L4
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  1. 1. Community Based Participatory Research Center, Iranian Institute for Reduction of High-Risk Behaviors, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Center for Academic and Health Policy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Growth and Development Research Center, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Qarib St., Keshavarz Blvd., Tehran, 14194, Iran
  4. 4. Knowledge Utilization Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine Published:2018


Abstract

Background: Women play a central role in the health of the whole family, but they are faced with more barriers while taking part in physical activities. Methods: This study was composed of two main phases. In the first phase, the status of physical activity among young and adolescent in Iran and global evidence of effective interventions were searched. In the second phase, Focused Group Discussion (FGD) sessions were held with the key stakeholders in Tehran to investigate the results obtained from the first phase. Results: Physical activity among young and adolescent in Iran is inadequate. Based on the results obtained from the evidence and analysis of the FGDs, solutions defined as supporting policies, supporting environment, and supporting programs for physical activities. Conclusions: Multilevel cooperation among schools, families, and society is necessary to develop and implement policies and supporting programs, with an emphasis on combined interventions. © 2018 International Journal of Preventive Medicine | Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow.
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