A Life-Style Physical Activity Intervention and the Antibody Response to Pneumococcal Vaccination in Women

Abstract

Participation in a life-style physical activity intervention increased subjective and objective physical activity levels and quality of life but did not affect antibody response to pneumococcal vaccination.

Key Components in eHealth Interventions Combining Self-Tracking and Persuasive eCoaching to Promote a Healthier Lifestyle: A Scoping Review

“…Of these 17 studies, 16 were RCTs (highest level in the hierarchy of study designs [ 65 ]) and 1 was a quasi-RCT study (second highest level) [ 43 ]. In addition, 10 were categorized as high effective [ 32 , 39 , 41 , 45 , 48 , 49 , 51 , 60 , 61 , 63 ], 4 as low effective [ 32 , 37 , 44 , 57 ], and 3 as ineffective [ 35 , 43 , 52 ]. Additionally, 25 publications [ 32 - 36 , 38 - 43 , 46 - 51 , 54 - 59 , 62 , 63 ] included results on usability, 18 of which [ 32 , 33 , 35 , 36 , 38 - 43 , 48 , 49 , 51 , 54 , 56 , 57 , 62 , 63 ] were based on people’s experiences after having used the technology and 6 of which were based on expectations [ 34 , 46 , 50 , 55 , 58 , 59 ].…”

“…The medium most often used to execute the intervention was a mobile phone app [ 37 , 38 , 40 , 48 , 49 , 52 , 55 , 60 - 62 ]. Other mediums were a computer [ 35 , 39 , 43 , 45 , 54 , 63 ], a combination of computer and mobile phone for text messages (short message service, SMS) [ 32 , 41 , 42 , 44 , 51 , 57 , 58 ], a combination of computer and a mobile phone app [ 33 , 53 , 56 ], or just a mobile phone for text messages [ 56 ]. Finally, 10 interventions involved blended coaching [ 38 , 40 , 44 , 45 , 47 , 48 , 54 - 56 , 60 ].…”

“…Most interventions used an accelerometer for self-tracking [ 33 , 37 , 38 , 40 , 41 , 45 , 49 , 53 , 55 - 57 ]. Other devices used in multiple interventions were pedometers [ 32 , 35 , 39 , 44 , 47 , 48 , 51 , 54 , 58 , 60 ] and smart scales [ 48 , 52 , 63 ]. Five of these self-tracking devices [ 32 , 39 , 42 , 45 , 56 ] were described as tested for validity.…”

Nutritional and Physical Activity Interventions to Improve Immunity

“…60-70% VO 2max 3-4 times per week, 25-60 minutes per session, for 10-12 months) [83][84][85] ; aerobic and resistance exercise 81 ; prescribed low-moderate intensity activities (taiji and quigong, 3 x 1 hour sessions per week for 20 weeks) 86 ; although benefit was not found in one study with an overall lifestyle intervention that also included physical activity. 87 The non-significant effects observed in the latter study may be related to study design (including participants' age:…”

“…A number of the above-mentioned vaccination studies, which prescribed longterm physical activity, also reported a greater perceived quality of life compared to control groups. 80,88 This provides an additional mechanism by which exercise may enhance the response to vaccination as chronic psychological stress (e.g. also influencing quality of life measures) is also associated with decreased antibody response.…”