Developing community-based physical activity interventions and recreational programming for children in rural and smaller urban centres: a qualitative exploration of service provider and parent experiences
To improve the health and well-being of children who reside in low-density areas, the results of this study highlight service provider and parent recommendations when developing and implementing community-based physical activity programs and interventions in rural and smaller urban settings, including skill development programs, non-competitive activity options, maximizing existing spaces for activities, and financial support.
Authors
- Emma Ostermeier (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4728-666X)
- Jason Gilliland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2909-2178)
- Jamie A. Seabrook (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4297-6450)
- Patricia Tucker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8392-9418)
- Jennifer D. Irwin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0219-4075)
Institutions
- Western University (CA)
- Lawson Health Research Institute (CA)
- London Health Sciences Centre (CA)
- Children’s Health Research Institute (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Health Services Research
- Published
- 2024-09-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11418-w
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.71
Funders
- Lawson Foundation