Identifying key determinants influencing the sustainment of physical activity and nutrition programs in Australian primary schools
This study highlights the need for targeted strategies to support the sustainment of health programs in schools, particularly focusing on outer contextual factors. Specifically, the alignment of the program with the priorities of the school. Policymakers and practitioners should prioritise targeting these outer contextual determinants to enhance the sustainment of physical activity and nutrition programs, ultimately promoting better long-term population health outcomes.
Authors
- William Pascoe
- Rachel Sutherland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5337-1751)
- Nicole Nathan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7726-1714)
- Alix Hall (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1043-6110)
- Christophe Lecathelinais (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8931-473X)
- Luke Wolfenden (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6178-3868)
- Emma Pollock (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0781-4739)
- Adam Shoesmith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3105-8833)
- Rachel C. Shelton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6496-6339)
- Kate O’Brien (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4657-0175)
- Rebecca K Hodder (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3730-0907)
- Edward Riley-Gibson
- Carly Gardner
Institutions
- Hunter Medical Research Institute (AU)
- Hunter New England Local Health District (AU)
- Columbia University (US)
- University of Newcastle Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
- Published
- 2025-08-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-025-01808-6
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.76
Funders
- Medical Research Council
- National Health and Medical Research Council