The Short-Term Efficacy of a Brief Motivational Intervention Designed to Increase Physical Activity Among College Students

Martens, Matthew P.; Buscemi, Joanna; Smith, Ashley; Murphy, James G.

doi:10.1123/jpah.9.4.525

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“…Notably, the increase in health-related behaviors seen in physiotherapy students (study group) and in other students (control group) was consistent with the trend observed in the general Israeli population reflected in surveys conducted by the Israeli Ministry of Health [21–24], which indicated an improvement in PA commitments of the general Israeli population in comparison to previous surveys. The results of our study supported results from previous studies [5,19–21] regarding the importance of an intervention to include practice as well as theoretical knowledge.…”

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“…A randomized trial in 2012 examined the short-term efficacy of a brief motivational intervention (BMI) designed to increase PA [5]. Seventeen college participants were randomly assigned to either the BMI or to an education-only (EO) intervention.…”

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“…They found a significant improvement in PA routines, but only among women; no change was found among the men. Martens et al [5] examined the effects of a short-term intervention to increase PA using the MI approach among 70 college students and found that the intervention increased intense PA in the experimental group a month after the intervention, compared to the control group. Taking into consideration these previous studies, the intervention program in our study included theoretical knowledge in the area of PA, practical PA, and teaching health behavior change models.…”

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“…The college years represent an opportunity to increase PA rates through deliberate interventions that prepare students for long-term PA maintenance as they move into adult roles [4,5]. A systematic review [2] examined the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving PA, maintaining a healthy diet, and weight-related behaviors among university and college students.…”

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Health Promotion Intervention Program Among Physiotherapy Undergraduate Students

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This study evaluated the effectiveness of a health promotion (HP) intervention program among physiotherapy undergraduate students in an academic institution by examining pre- and post-intervention health perceptions and behaviors compared to a control group (non-physiotherapy students).Participants completed questionnaires on their health perceptions and behaviors at T1 (April 2009–May 2009) before the intervention program was initiated, and at T2 (April 2015–May 2015) after the intervention program was implemented for several years. At T1, 1,087 undergraduate students, including 124 physiotherapy students, participated. At T2, 810 undergraduate students, including 133 physiotherapy students participated.Self-reported health-related perceptions and behaviors were compared in the study group (physiotherapy students) over time (T1 versus T2), and between the study group and the control group (non-physiotherapy students) pre-intervention (T1) and post-intervention (T2). Findings showed more positive perceptions and behaviors at T2 compared to T1 in the study group (51.0% at T2 versus 35.2% at T1; p<0.05). There was no significant difference at T2 compared to T1 in health perceptions reported by the control group (37.8% at T2 versus 32.8% at T1; non-significant difference).Our findings demonstrated the effectiveness of the intervention program.

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“…Moreover, our results suggest that the same self-regulation skills should be addressed when aiming to decrease sedentary behaviour during this transition period. A randomised trial in college students showed that a 30-minute single session of one-on-one motivational interviewing (including discussing perceived benefits and barriers, personalised feedback, goal setting and strategies for increasing physical activity levels) increased moderate and vigorous physical activity levels after one month [42]. Although no long-term effects were evaluated, a single session intervention as such may be more appealing to college students and easier to implement on college campuses in comparison to more intensive models [42].…”

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Determinants of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in university students: a qualitative study using focus group discussions

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BackgroundCollege or university is a critical period regarding unhealthy changes in energy related behaviours in students. The first objective of this explorative study was to identify determinants of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in Belgian university students. Secondly, we aimed to collect ideas and recommendations to increase physical activity and decrease sedentary behaviours in university students.MethodsUsing a semi-structured question guide, seven focus group discussions were conducted consisting of 17 male and 29 female university students from a variety of study disciplines, with a mean age of 20.7 ± 1.6 yrs. Using Nvivo9, an inductive thematic approach was used for data analysis.ResultsStudents reported that both physical and sedentary activities were influenced by individual factors (e.g. perceived enjoyment, self-discipline, time and convenience), their social networks (e.g. (lack of) parental control, modelling, social support), physical environment (e.g. availability and accessibility, travel time/distance, prices), and macro environment (e.g. media and advertising). Furthermore, the relationships between determinants and university students’ physical activity and sedentary behaviour seemed to be moderated by university characteristics, such as residency, university lifestyle, exams and academic pressure. Recommendations for future physical activity interventions include improving information strategies regarding on-campus sports activities, cheaper and/or more flexible sports subscriptions and formulas, including ‘sports time’ into the curricula, and providing university bicycles around campus. Students also believed that increasing students’ physical activity might decrease their sedentary behaviour at the same time.ConclusionsThe recommendations and ideas discussed in this study may facilitate the development of effective and tailored (multilevel) intervention programs aiming to increase physical activity and decrease sedentary behaviours in university students.

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Recruiting and retaining young adults: what can we learn from behavioural interventions targeting nutrition, physical activity and/or obesity? A systematic review of the literature

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et al. 2021

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Objective: To describe strategies used to recruit and retain young adults in nutrition, physical activity and/or obesity intervention studies, and quantify the success and efficiency of these strategies. Design: A systematic review was conducted. The search included six electronic databases to identify RCTs published up to 6th December 2019 that evaluated nutrition, physical activity and/or obesity interventions in young adults (17-35 years). Recruitment was considered successful if the pre-determined sample size goal was met. Retention was considered acceptable if ≥80% retained for ≤6-month follow-up or ≥70% for >6-month follow-up. Results: From 21,582 manuscripts identified, 107 RCTs were included. Universities were the most common recruitment setting used in 84 studies (79%). Less than half (46%) the studies provided sufficient information to evaluate whether individual recruitment strategies met sample size goals, with 77% successfully achieving recruitment targets. Reporting for retention was slightly better with 69% of studies providing sufficient information to determine whether individual retention strategies achieved adequate retention rates. Of these, 65% had adequate retention. Conclusions: This review highlights poor reporting of recruitment and retention information across trials. Findings may not be applicable outside a university setting. Guidance on how to improve reporting practices to optimise recruitment and retention strategies within young adults could assist researchers in improving outcomes.

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The Short-Term Efficacy of a Brief Motivational Intervention Designed to Increase Physical Activity Among College Students

Cited by 25 publications

References 21 publications

Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Health Promotion Intervention Program Among Physiotherapy Undergraduate Students

Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Health Promotion Intervention Program Among Physiotherapy Undergraduate Students

Determinants of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in university students: a qualitative study using focus group discussions

Recruiting and retaining young adults: what can we learn from behavioural interventions targeting nutrition, physical activity and/or obesity? A systematic review of the literature

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