The Implementation of a National Physical Activity Intervention in Colombia

Gaffney, Lukas; Lozano, Óscar; Almanza, Adriana; Ruíz, Nubia Yaneth Ruíz; Mantero, Alejandro; Stoutenberg, Mark

doi:10.1123/jpah.2018-0183

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“…This result is very relevant for the policy agenda of the country. Colombia has implemented PA programs such as Ciclovías, 25 community PA programs (eg, the National Program of Healthy Life Habits), 49 organized sports programs (eg, Supérate), 50 and PA programs at schools, but the evaluation of their impact among children and adolescents has been limited. 25 Despite the lack of evaluation, the positive association of the frequent participation in programs supports the maintenance and promotion of regular PA programs for Colombian young people.…”

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Prevalence and Correlates of Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines Among Colombian Children and Adolescents

González¹,

Sarmiento²,

Katzmarzyk³

et al. 2021

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

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Background: Global estimates have shown that a small proportion of children and adolescents are physically active. However, the evidence on physical activity (PA) among Colombian children and adolescents is limited. The objective of this study was to describe the prevalence and correlates of meeting PA guidelines among Colombian children and adolescents. Methods: Data were collected as part of the National Survey of Nutrition 2015. A national sample of 16,612 children and adolescents (3–17 y) was included. Prevalence estimates of meeting PA and active play guidelines were calculated, and Poisson regression models were conducted to identify correlates of PA. Results: Low proportion of Colombian children and adolescents met the PA guidelines. Low engagement in active play was observed among preschoolers. Correlates varied by age group. Female sex was a consistent negative correlate of meeting PA guidelines across all age groups. Conclusions: Urgent actions are needed to promote active play and PA among Colombian children and adolescents. The correlates identified in our study can help inform the development of actions to overcome the disparities and provide opportunities for children to achieve their full potential for healthy growth and development.

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confidence: 99%

Prevalence and Correlates of Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines Among Colombian Children and Adolescents

González¹,

Sarmiento²,

Katzmarzyk³

et al. 2021

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

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“…The program reported in this study was unlike other programs implemented in Colombia (Gaffney et al, 2019 ). As rigorous exercise with recognition of the context was carried out, the resources for and barriers to the implementation of the program were identified.…”

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Using an Intervention Mapping Approach to Develop a Program for Preventing High Blood Pressure in a Marginalized Afro-Colombian Population: A Community-Based Participatory Research

2022

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The prevention of high blood pressure (HBP) is an important public health initiative worldwide, since HBP is the main risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and increases the damage caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We designed, implemented, and evaluated a program to identify effective and sustainable interventions for preventing HBP in a marginalized black population. Our study was conducted in Quibdó, a city in Colombia with the highest poverty rate and located in the Pacific coast, a subregion in Colombia with the highest prevalence of HBP. We followed an intervention mapping framework using a community-based participatory research approach. Focus groups, photovoice, literature reviews, and cross-sectional quantitative surveys were used for data collection. The community chose the time, place, and type of physical activity; led the physical activities; and strengthened their skills in seeking resources in their community to sustain the program. The evaluation was aimed at determining whether the interventions were able to achieve the program’s primary aim. We used a before (September 2016) and after (December 2017) design for the evaluation. To decrease the selection bias and allow comparisons between homogeneous groups, we used a propensity score matching technique. The steps required to create a self-sustaining physical activity program were provided in detail. The pre-post test showed a decrease of the HBP (systolic, 13.4% points; p = 0.018; diastolic, 6.5% points; p = 0.002). The program may be an effective and self-sustaining intervention, and it can be replicated by policymakers and implemented in other population groups.

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“…Additionally, five studies were identified by cross-referencing. Finally, 70 scientific articles were included 52–124. All these document and articles were related to 13 initiatives on physical and social environmental modifications, 7 in the area of PA and 6 with a nutrition focus (online supplemental files 2; 3).…”

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“…Findings on environmental programmes with a combination of nutrition and PA Of the programmes and articles found, the HEVS 'Healthy Life Habits Programme' in communities was identified, 77 which describes community-level guidelines and global recommendations about healthy lifestyles. Another programme from the Colombia Department of Sports (Coldeportes) focuses on the promotion of healthy habits and lifestyles with an emphasis on healthy eating and the regular practice of PA.…”

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Interventions based on environmental determinants for nutritional and physical activity behaviours in Colombia: a scoping review

2022

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ObjectiveTo identify, systematically, the interventions based on environmental determinants to improve the nutritional and physical activity (PA) habits available in Colombia.DesignA scoping review was performed according to the guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute.Study selectionAll studies about intervention programmes for PA and nutritional behaviours in Colombia were included.MethodsSearches in Medline/PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Scielo and Lilacs, using MeSH, Decs and Emtree terms, were performed up to August 2020. Additionally, a manual search was made in specialised national journals. An internet documentary search of the official websites on policies and programmes by departmental, district and municipal secretariats was also performed.Two reviewers independently screened titles and abstracts. Then, the full texts were reviewed to select documents to be included.Data management relevant information from selected documents and articles was extracted. A descriptive analysis was considered.ResultsSixty-seven documents and 70 published articles were found. The programmes were identified in 13 initiatives, 7 in the area of PA and 6 with a nutrition focus. They were on physical and social environmental modifications such as the ‘muévete’ (‘get moving’) programmes in Bogota, Quindio and Cartagena; a modification of ‘ciclovía’; or bicycle path programmes as well as nutrition programmes in schools, universities and companies.ConclusionThis scoping review identified national programmes and policies in Colombia in the area of nutrition and PA from the environmental perspective in different scenarios: from schools to workplaces and communities. The need to implement such programmes from public and private institutions is also noted, promoting the practice of PA and healthy eating in every scenario in the national territory. New research to determine the impact of these programmes is essential to get a glimpse of the effects of these programmes and the implications for public health.

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The Implementation of a National Physical Activity Intervention in Colombia

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References 23 publications

Prevalence and Correlates of Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines Among Colombian Children and Adolescents

Prevalence and Correlates of Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines Among Colombian Children and Adolescents

Using an Intervention Mapping Approach to Develop a Program for Preventing High Blood Pressure in a Marginalized Afro-Colombian Population: A Community-Based Participatory Research

Interventions based on environmental determinants for nutritional and physical activity behaviours in Colombia: a scoping review

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