https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Index en-au 5 Examining social-cognitive theory constructs as mediators of behaviour change in the active team smartphone physical activity program: a mediation analysis https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:45226 Wed 26 Oct 2022 15:49:16 AEDT ]]> Exploring the impact of high intensity interval training on adolescents' objectively measured physical activity: findings from a randomized controlled trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:36176 Wed 26 Feb 2020 12:56:32 AEDT ]]> Process evaluation of the type 2 diabetes mellitus PULSE program randomized controlled trial: recruitment, engagement, and overall satisfaction https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:27538 Wed 23 Feb 2022 16:06:32 AEDT ]]> Efficacy of interventions targeting alcohol, drug and smoking behaviors in university and college students: a review of randomized controlled trials https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:48612 Wed 22 Mar 2023 14:50:47 AEDT ]]> Difference in perceived knowledge, confidence and attitudes between dietitians and other health professionals in the provision of weight management advice https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:22154 2 tests were performed for nominal data and the Wilcoxon rank sum test for ordinal and non-parametric data. Results: About 100% of dietitians had received initial weight management training and 85% had participated in professional development training, compared with 18 and 19% of HPs, respectively, although 70% believed it was within their scope of practice to provide evidence-based advice. Dietitian respondents achieved a higher median score (maximum 10) in the following areas (practice = 6.5, knowledge = 8.0, confidence = 8.3) when compared with HP respondents (practice = 4.2, knowledge = 7.0, confidence = 5.4). The median attitude score for both groups was 6.0. Conclusions: HPs are receptive to providing evidence-based weight loss messages to overweight/obese clients in their current practice. However, weight management training is required to enhance HPs' knowledge and skills in order to increase confidence and improve practice skills. Dietitians can assist HPs to ensure that clear, consistent, evidence-based messages are delivered to overweight clients throughout the health-care system.]]> Wed 19 Apr 2023 13:50:55 AEST ]]> Development and evaluation of the high-intensity interval training self-efficacy questionnaire https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:39145 N = 389, 16.0 ± 0.4 years, 41.10% female) completed the HIIT-SQ, and factorial validity of the measurement model was explored. Phase 3: Adolescents (N = 100, age 12–14 years, 44% female) completed the HIIT-SQ twice (1 week apart) to evaluate test–retest reliability. Confirmatory factor analysis of the final six items (mean = 3.43–6.73, SD = 0.99–25.30) revealed adequate fit, χ2(21) = 21, p = .01, comparative fit index = .99, Tucker–Lewis index = .99, root mean square of approximation = .07, 90% confidence interval [.04, .11]. Factor loading estimates showed that all items were highly related to the factor (estimates range: 0.81–0.90). Intraclass coefficients and typical error values were .99 (95% confidence interval [.99, 1.00]) and .22, respectively. This study provides preliminary evidence for the validity and reliability of scores derived from the HIIT-SQ in adolescents.]]> Wed 18 May 2022 12:22:41 AEST ]]> Twelve-month outcomes of a father-child lifestyle intervention delivered by trained local facilitators in underserved communities: the Healthy Dads Healthy Kids dissemination trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:35716 Wed 17 Jun 2020 11:10:02 AEST ]]> Momentary mood predicts upcoming real-life sedentary behavior https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:40958 Wed 15 Feb 2023 14:52:49 AEDT ]]> Effectiveness and reporting of nutrition interventions in cardiac rehabilitation programmes: a systematic review https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:49608 Wed 14 Jun 2023 18:15:45 AEST ]]> An application of protection motivation theory to coronary heart disease risk factor behaviour in three Australian samples: community adults, cardiac patients, and school children https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:36962 Wed 11 Nov 2020 14:13:55 AEDT ]]> The PULSE (Prevention Using LifeStyle Education) trial protocol: a randomised controlled trial of a Type 2 Diabetes Prevention programme for men. https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:15776 Wed 11 Apr 2018 16:59:53 AEST ]]> Efficacy of interventions that include diet, aerobic and resistance training components for type 2 diabetes prevention: a systematic review with meta-analysis https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:13782 Wed 11 Apr 2018 16:59:23 AEST ]]> Maternal correlates of objectively measured physical activity in girls https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:22151 2 = 0.14; P = 0.01). For daughters' CPM, mothers' logistic support (P = 0.03), mothers' CPM (P = 0.02) and outcome expectations (P = 0.01) were all significant (R2 = 0.24). For daughters' % SED, mothers' logistic support (P = 0.02) was significant (R2 = 0.11). Conclusions for Practice: A number of maternal behaviors, social-cognitive and parenting correlates were found to be significantly associated with daughters' physical activity. Experimental studies are warranted, targeting mothers as the primary agents of change to increase physical activity among girls.]]> Wed 11 Apr 2018 16:37:00 AEST ]]> Efficacy of GP referral of insufficiently active patients for expert physical activity counseling: protocol for a pragmatic randomized trial (the NewCOACH trial) https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:16751 Wed 11 Apr 2018 16:36:30 AEST ]]> Rationale and study protocol for 'Switch-off 4 Healthy Minds' (S4HM): a cluster randomized controlled trial to reduce recreational screen time in adolescents https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:23597 Wed 11 Apr 2018 16:32:58 AEST ]]> The SHED-IT community trial study protocol: a randomised controlled trial of weight loss programs for overweight and obese men https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:9374 Wed 11 Apr 2018 16:18:02 AEST ]]> The Nutrition and Enjoyable Activity for Teen girls (NEAT girls) randomized controlled trial for adolescent girls from disadvantaged secondary schools: rationale, study protocol, and baseline results https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:9285 Wed 11 Apr 2018 16:17:28 AEST ]]> Testing mediator variables in a resistance training intervention for obese adults with type 2 diabetes https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:25742 Wed 11 Apr 2018 16:16:27 AEST ]]> Preventing obesity among adolescent girls: one-year outcomes of the Nutrition and Enjoyable Activity for Teen Girls (NEAT Girls) cluster randomized controlled trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:11906 Wed 11 Apr 2018 16:12:48 AEST ]]> Intervention to reduce recreational screen-time in adolescents: outcomes and mediators from the 'Switch-Off 4 Healthy Minds' (S4HM) cluster randomized controlled trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:27083 2 h/day). In total, 322 adolescents (mean age = 14.4 ± 0.6 years) from eight secondary schools in New South Wales, Australia were recruited. The S4HM intervention was guided by Self-Determination Theory and included: an interactive seminar, eHealth messaging, a behavioral contract and parental newsletters. The primary outcome was recreational screen-time. Secondary outcomes included mental health (i.e., well-being, psychological distress, self-perceptions), objectively measured physical activity, and body mass index (BMI). Outcome analyses were conducted using linear mixed models and mediation was examined using a product-of-coefficients test. Results: At post-intervention, significant reductions in screen-time were observed in both groups, with a greater reduction observed in the intervention group (− 50 min/day versus − 29 min, p < 0.05 for both). However, the adjusted difference in change between groups was not statistically significant (mean = − 21.3 min/day, p = 0.255). There were no significant intervention effects for mental health outcomes, physical activity or BMI. Significant mediation effects for autonomous motivation were found. Conclusions: Participants in both the S4HM intervention and control groups significantly reduced their screen-time, with no group-by-time effects. Enhancing autonomous motivation might be a useful intervention target for trials aimed at reducing adolescents' recreational screen-time.]]> Wed 11 Apr 2018 16:06:47 AEST ]]> Do personally tailored videos in a web-based physical activity intervention lead to higher attention and recall? - an eye-tracking study https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:15599 Wed 11 Apr 2018 16:02:57 AEST ]]> My activity coach - using video-coaching to assist a web-based computer-tailored physical activity intervention: a randomised controlled trial protocol https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:16081 Wed 11 Apr 2018 15:57:59 AEST ]]> Rationale and study protocol for the 'Active Teen Leaders Avoiding Screen-time' (ATLAS) group randomized controlled trial: an obesity prevention intervention for adolescent boys from schools in low-income communities https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:18907 Wed 11 Apr 2018 15:25:21 AEST ]]> Do participants' preferences for mode of delivery (text, video, or both) influence the effectiveness of a web-based physical activity intervention? https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:17077 863 =1.31, P =.19). At 1-month follow-up, 93 participants were categorized as matched and 195 as mismatched. They preferred text mode (493/803, 61.4%) over combined (216/803, 26.9%) and video modes (94/803, 11.7%). After the intervention, 20% (26/132) of matched-group participants and 34% (96/282) in the mismatched group changed their delivery mode preference. Time effects were significant for all physical activity outcomes (total physical activity: F2,801 = 5.07, P = .009; number of activity sessions: F2,801 = 7.52, P < .001; walking: F2,801 = 8.32, P < .001; moderate physical activity: F2,801 = 9.53, P < .001; and vigorous physical activity: F2,801 = 6.04, P = .002), indicating that physical activity increased over time for both matched and mismatched groups. Matched-group participants improved physical activity outcomes slightly more than those in the mismatched group, but interaction effects were not significant. Physical activity advice acceptability (content scale: t368 = .10, P = .92; layout scale: t368 = 1.53, P = .12) and website usability (layout scale: t426 = .05, P = .96; ease of use scale: t426 = .21, P = .83) were generally high and did not differ between the matched and mismatched groups. The only significant difference (t621 = 2.16, P = .03) was in relation to total time spent on the website: the mismatched group spent significantly more time on the website (14.4 minutes) than the matched group (12.1 minutes). Conclusion: Participants’ preference regarding delivery mode may not significantly influence intervention outcomes. Consequently, allowing participants to choose their preferred delivery mode may not increase effectiveness of Web-based interventions.]]> Wed 11 Apr 2018 15:23:17 AEST ]]> The 'Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids' community effectiveness trial: study protocol of a community-based healthy lifestyle program for fathers and their children https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:13548 Wed 11 Apr 2018 15:16:53 AEST ]]> Community-based physical activity interventions for treatment of type 2 diabetes: a systematic review with meta-analysis https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:20221 Wed 11 Apr 2018 15:04:06 AEST ]]> The ‘Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids’ community randomized controlled trial: a community-based healthy lifestyle program for fathers and their children https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:14180 Wed 11 Apr 2018 15:03:10 AEST ]]> Efficacy of tailored-print interventions to promote physical activity: a systematic review of randomised trials https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:15419 Wed 11 Apr 2018 14:54:08 AEST ]]> Impact on dietary intake of a self-directed, gender-tailored diabetes prevention program in men https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:30200 Wed 11 Apr 2018 14:51:59 AEST ]]> Rationale and study protocol for the Supporting Children's Outcomes Using Rewards, Exercise and Skills (SCORES) group randomized controlled trial: A physical activity and fundamental movement skills intervention for primary schools in low-income communities https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:12902 Wed 11 Apr 2018 14:41:34 AEST ]]> Integrating smartphone technology, social support and the outdoor physical environment to improve fitness among adults at risk of, or diagnosed with, Type 2 Diabetes: findings from the 'eCoFit' randomized controlled trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:30990 Wed 10 Jul 2019 15:13:10 AEST ]]> Social-ecological correlates of physical activity in kidney cancer survivors https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:23937 age= 64.4 ± 11.1 years, 63.2 % male, and 82.2 % having localized kidney cancer. In the final multivariate model, meeting PA guidelines was associated with disease stage (OR = 0.25, p =.005), having drug therapy (OR = 3.98, p =.009), higher levels of instrumental attitudes (OR = 1.66, p =.053), higher levels of intention (OR = 1.72, p =.002), and the perceived presence of many retail shops in the neighborhood (OR = 1.37, p =.032). Conclusions: Meeting PA guidelines in KCS were associated with various aspects of the social-ecological model. Implications for Cancer Survivors: Understanding the social-ecological correlates for PA can provide insight into future interventions designed to increase PA in KCS. Prime targets for PA promotion should consider treatment-related factors, promote the benefits of PA, and enhance positive perceptions of the built environment.]]> Wed 09 Mar 2022 16:02:22 AEDT ]]> Testing social-cognitive theory to explain physical activity change in adolescent girls from low-income communities https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:28806 M age = 13.2 years, SD = 0.4) from 12 secondary schools located in low-income communities. At baseline, participants completed SCT scales related to physical activity (i.e., self-efficacy, intention, parental support, and outcome expectations). At baseline and 12-month follow-up (postintervention), participants wore accelerometers for 7 days. Structural equation modeling was used to determine if Time 1 measures predicted physical activity at 12-month follow-up after adjusting for baseline activity. Results: The model explained 28% and 34% of the variance in physical activity and intention, respectively. Model fit indexes indicated the data were a good fit to the model; however, only self-efficacy was associated with physical activity at 12 months. There was no support for intention or outcome expectations as proximal determinants of behavior. Self-efficacy was associated with outcome expectations and parental support; however, only outcome expectations predicted intention. Conclusions: Current findings indicate a large proportion of the variance for physical activity and intention remains unexplained and that the proposed pathways in the SCT model were not fully supported. Future model testing may need to consider augmentation or integration of theoretical models, which may include ecological components if we are to advance our understanding of physical activity behavior in this subgroup of the adolescent population.]]> Wed 04 Sep 2019 11:33:46 AEST ]]> The Nutrition and Enjoyable Activity for Teen Girls study: a cluster randomized controlled trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:14521 Wed 04 Sep 2019 11:33:44 AEST ]]> Exploring changes in physical activity, sedentary behaviors and hypothesized mediators in the NEAT girls group randomized controlled trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:18826 Wed 04 Sep 2019 10:59:40 AEST ]]> Physical activity and skills intervention: SCORES cluster randomized controlled trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:25667 Wed 04 Sep 2019 10:38:01 AEST ]]> High-intensity interval training for cognitive and mental health in adolescents https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:25481 Wed 04 Sep 2019 10:18:46 AEST ]]> Longitudinal associations between changes in screen-time and mental health outcomes in adolescents https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:31353 Wed 04 Sep 2019 09:49:26 AEST ]]> Mediating effects of the 'eCoFit' physical activity intervention for adults at risk of, or diagnosed with, Type 2 diabetes https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:37395 Wed 04 Nov 2020 19:01:03 AEDT ]]> Daily steps and diet, but not sleep, are related to mortality in older Australians https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:38655 Wed 04 May 2022 15:19:55 AEST ]]> Effect of a physical activity and sleep m-health intervention on a composite activity-sleep behaviour score and mental health: a mediation analysis of two randomised controlled trials https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:38160 0.05), and the intervention significantly improved the ASI (all p < 0.05). A more favourable ASI score was associated with improved symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, QOL-mental and of energy and fatigue (all p < 0.05). The intervention effects on symptoms of depression ([AB; 95%CI] -0.31; - 0.60,-0.11), anxiety (- 0.11; - 0.27,-0.01), stress (- 0.37; - 0.65,-0.174), QOL-mental (0.53; 0.22, 1.01) and ratings of energy and fatigue (0.85; 0.33, 1.63) were mediated by ASI. At 6 months the magnitude of association was larger although the overall pattern of results remained similar. Conclusions: Improvements in the overall physical activity and sleep behaviours of adults partially mediated the intervention effects on mental health and quality of life outcomes. This highlights the potential benefit of improving the overall pattern of physical activity and sleep on these outcomes. Trial registration: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry: ACTRN12617000680369; ACTRN12617000376347. Universal Trial number: U1111–1194-2680; U1111–1186-6588. Human Research Ethics Committee Approval: H-2016- 0267; H-2016–0181.]]> Wed 04 Aug 2021 18:44:37 AEST ]]> Effect of a Scalable School-Based Intervention on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Children: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:49038 Wed 03 May 2023 13:48:10 AEST ]]> Breaking up sedentary behavior optimally to enhance mood https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:37221 Wed 02 Sep 2020 15:42:07 AEST ]]> Weight management advice for clients with overweight or obesity: allied health professional survey https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:25741 Wed 02 Oct 2019 10:21:26 AEST ]]> A cross-sectional cluster analysis of the combined association of physical activity and sleep with sociodemographic and health characteristics in mid-aged and older adults https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:31075 Wed 01 Apr 2020 12:50:31 AEDT ]]> Young people's perceptions of the objective physical activity monitoring process: a qualitative exploration https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:32859 Tue 31 Jul 2018 11:48:17 AEST ]]> Web-based video-coaching to assist an automated computer-tailored physical activity intervention for inactive adults: a randomized controlled trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:25428 Tue 24 Mar 2020 10:43:25 AEDT ]]> Web-based video-coaching to assist an automated computer-tailored physical activity intervention for inactive adults: a randomized controlled trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:25799 Tue 24 Mar 2020 10:43:11 AEDT ]]> The health benefits of muscular fitness for children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:15536 Tue 24 Aug 2021 14:37:58 AEST ]]> ParticipACTION after 5 years of relaunch: a quantitative survey of Canadian organizational awareness and capacity regarding physical activity initiatives https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:32770 Tue 23 Jul 2019 12:46:17 AEST ]]> Factors associated with higher sitting time in general, chronic disease, and psychologically-distressed, adult populations: findings from the 45 & up study https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:27589 Tue 23 Jul 2019 08:48:12 AEST ]]> Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a teacher-facilitated high-intensity interval training intervention for older adolescents https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:35674 Tue 22 Oct 2019 11:50:11 AEDT ]]> Efficacy of an m-Health physical activity and sleep intervention to improve sleep quality in middle-aged adults: the Refresh Study randomized controlled trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:37700 Tue 16 Mar 2021 17:51:59 AEDT ]]> Integrating smartphone technology, social support and the outdoor built environment to promote community-based aerobic and resistance-based physical activity: rationale and study protocol for the 'ecofit' randomized controlled trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:41937 ecofit intervention will be evaluated using a two-arm randomized controlled trial. A total of 240 adults (aged 18-80) will be recruited and randomly allocated to either the ecofit intervention or a 'wait-list' control group. Both groups will have access to the two types of outdoor park exercise equipment, but the intervention group will be given access to the purpose-built ecofit app and a 90-min introductory group training session. To promote social support, participants can enrol in a group of up to four individuals and access the ecofit Facebook group. The ecofit app include workout plans that can be tailored to different locations, difficulty levels and workout-types (i.e., resistance-only or combined resistance and aerobic workouts). Outcome assessments will be conducted at baseline, 3- (primary-end point) and 9-months follow-up. The primary outcomes are upper and lower body muscular fitness. The secondary outcomes include physical activity, body composition, aerobic fitness, body mass index, self-report resistance-based physical activity, and mental health outcomes. The cost-effectiveness of the study will also be evaluated. Discussion: ecofit is an innovative, multi-component physical activity intervention that integrates smartphone technology, social support and the outdoor built environment to promote community-based aerobic and resistance-based physical. The findings will be used to guide future interventions and to support councils to promote community-based physical activity through the use of local outdoor exercise equipment. Trial registration: ACTRN12619000868189.]]> Tue 16 Aug 2022 10:40:22 AEST ]]> A Mobile Health Resistance Training Intervention Using Outdoor Gym Equipment: Process Evaluation of the Ecofit Effectiveness Randomized Controlled Trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:55086 Tue 09 Apr 2024 12:05:46 AEST ]]> Efficacy of an m-health physical activity and sleep health intervention for adults: a randomized waitlist-controlled trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:37736 Tue 08 Aug 2023 10:33:20 AEST ]]> Physical activity intervention for rural middle-aged and older Australian adults: a pilot implementation study of the ecofit program delivered in a real-world setting https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:43883 Tue 04 Oct 2022 13:45:44 AEDT ]]> Psychological, social and physical environmental mediators of the SCORES intervention on physical activity among children living in low-income communities https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:30960 Tue 04 Jun 2019 13:26:08 AEST ]]> Predictors of adherence to a physical activity counseling intervention delivered by exercise physiologists: secondary analysis of the NewCOACH trial data https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:34917 Tue 03 Sep 2019 18:18:26 AEST ]]> Effectiveness of mother and daughter interventions targeting physical activity, fitness, nutrition and adiposity: a systematic review https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:33756 Tue 03 Sep 2019 17:57:42 AEST ]]> A systematic review and meta-analysis of cognitive and behavioral interventions to improve sleep health in adults without sleep disorders https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:33018 Tue 03 Sep 2019 17:54:23 AEST ]]> Development and psychometric testing of an instrument to assess psychosocial determinants of sleep hygiene practice https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:39068 n = 160) from an m-health physical activity and sleep intervention were analyzed to examine scale validity. Additional participants (n = 20) were recruited to compute test–retest reliability. Four of seven constructs correlated significantly with sleep hygiene practice (r = −0.17 to −0.36). The scales generally displayed unidimensional component structures. Internal consistency was good to excellent (α = 0.76–0.92). Test–retest reliability was good to excellent (ICC = 0.61–0.84). Though satisfactory, these findings warrant replication in larger samples.]]> Tue 03 May 2022 16:53:32 AEST ]]> Targeting Exercise Interventions to Patients With Cancer in Need: An Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:41392 Tue 02 Aug 2022 17:47:29 AEST ]]> Acceptability, usefulness, and satisfaction with a web-based video-tailored physical activity intervention: The TaylorActive randomized controlled trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:44808 Thu 27 Oct 2022 12:43:51 AEDT ]]> Impact of a web-based personally tailored physical activity intervention on depression, anxiety, stress and quality of life: Secondary outcomes from a randomized controlled trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:51212 80%) reported normal levels of depression, anxiety or stress. Relative to baseline levels, significant reductions of depression, anxiety, stress and the SF12 mental health component were observed in the pooled intervention group at 3 and 9 months. Relative to the control group, significant reductions were observed in the pooled intervention group for depression and stress (3-months only) and anxiety (3- and 9-months), but not quality of life. Conclusion: A web-based physical activity intervention can result in positive mental health outcomes, even in the absence of device-measured physical activity improvements. However, these findings need to be confirmed in future studies.]]> Thu 24 Aug 2023 15:01:49 AEST ]]> Does patient preference for mode of intervention delivery impact intervention efficacy and attrition? https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:45012 2 tests). Results: Preference for an intervention group prior to randomization did not significantly (all P’s > .05 using 95% confidence interval) impact step counts (differences of <600 steps/day between groups) or study participation. Conclusion: Future research should continue to address whether the strength of preferences influence study outcome and participation and whether the study preferences change over time.]]> Thu 23 Mar 2023 13:53:33 AEDT ]]> Associations between aerobic and muscle-strengthening physical activity, sleep duration, and risk of all-cause mortality: A prospective cohort study of 282,473 U.S. adults. https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:48974 Thu 20 Apr 2023 12:08:46 AEST ]]> Implementing resistance training in secondary schools: a cluster randomized controlled trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:36287 -1. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a school-based intervention focused on resistance training (RT) for adolescents. Methods: The "Resistance Training for Teens" intervention was evaluated using a cluster-randomized, controlled trial with 607 adolescents (50.1% girls; 14.1 T 0.5 yr) from 16 secondary schools. Teachers were trained to deliver the intervention, which included the following: (i) an interactive student seminar; (ii) a structured physical activity program, focused on RT; (iii) lunchtime fitness sessions; and (iv) Web-based smartphone apps. The primary outcome was muscular fitness (MF) and secondary outcomes included body mass index, RT skill competency, flexibility, physical activity, self-efficacy, and motivation. Assessments were conducted at baseline, 6 months (postprogram; primary end point), and 12 months (follow-up). Outcomes were assessed using linear mixed models, with three potential moderators tested using interaction terms (and subgroup analyses where appropriate). Results: For the primary outcome (MF), a group-time effect was observed at 6 months for the upper body (2.0 repetitions; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.8-3.2), but not the lower body (-1.4 cm; 95% CI, -4.7-1.9). At 6 months, there were intervention effects for RT skill competency and self-efficacy, but no other secondary outcomes. Effects for upper body MF and RT skill competency were sustained at 12 months. Despite overall no effect for body mass index, there was a group-time effect at 12 months among students whowere overweight/obese at baseline (-0.55 kg·m-2; 95% CI, -1.01 to -0.08). Conclusions: The school-based RT intervention resulted in immediate and sustained improvements in upper body MF and RT skill competency, demonstrating an effective and scalable approach to delivering RT within secondary schools.]]> Thu 19 Mar 2020 17:51:33 AEDT ]]> Testing social-cognitive mediators for objective estimates of physical activity from the Healthy Eating and Active Living for Diabetes in Primary Care Networks (HEALD-PCN) study https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:25504 Thu 17 Mar 2022 14:36:18 AEDT ]]> A Qualitative Study Exploring People's Experience With the Multicomponent Community-Based Physical Activity Intervention ecofit During the COVID-19 Pandemic https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:48087 Thu 16 Mar 2023 10:16:03 AEDT ]]> Mobilizing an underused resource: cohort studies for population health intervention research https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:43283 Thu 15 Sep 2022 12:30:39 AEST ]]> Effect of resistance training on HbA1c in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and the moderating effect of changes in muscular strength: A systematic review and meta-analysis https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:48152 Thu 09 Mar 2023 09:37:38 AEDT ]]> Are web-based personally tailored physical activity videos more effective than personally tailored text-based interventions? Results from the three-arm randomised controlled TaylorActive trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:38626 Thu 09 Dec 2021 14:48:14 AEDT ]]> A randomised controlled trial to test the efficacy of an m-health delivered physical activity and sleep intervention to improve sleep quality in middle-aged adults: the Refresh Study Protocol https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:35722 Thu 07 Nov 2019 09:43:54 AEDT ]]> Assessing the sustained impact of a school-based obesity prevention program for adolescent boys: the ATLAS cluster randomized controlled trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:28372 Thu 04 Nov 2021 10:39:02 AEDT ]]> Mediating effects of resistance training skill competency on health-related fitness and physical activity: the ATLAS cluster randomised controlled trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:23923 Thu 03 Feb 2022 12:19:47 AEDT ]]> Mediators of change in screen-time in a school-based intervention for adolescent boys: findings from the ATLAS cluster randomized controlled trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:33483 Thu 03 Feb 2022 12:19:16 AEDT ]]> Examining moderators of the effectiveness of a web-and video-based computer-tailored physical activity intervention https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:38631 Thu 02 Dec 2021 13:45:24 AEDT ]]> A systematic review of outdoor gym use: current evidence and future directions https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:46627 Mon 28 Nov 2022 13:38:41 AEDT ]]> Social cognitive mediators of dietary behavior change in adolescent girls https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:26816 Mon 23 Sep 2019 14:06:26 AEST ]]> A test of social cognitive theory to explain men’s physical activity during a gender-tailored weight loss program https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:25456 Mon 23 Sep 2019 12:57:08 AEST ]]> Physical activity coaching by Australian Exercise Physiologists is cost effective for patients referred from general practice https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:32776 Mon 23 Sep 2019 11:07:29 AEST ]]> Comparability and feasibility of wrist- and hip-worn accelerometers in free-living adolescents https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:32763 Mon 23 Jul 2018 12:49:18 AEST ]]> Sedentary behavior in everyday life relates negatively to mood: an ambulatory assessment study https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:48523 Ps < 0.015). In particular, the more participants were sedentary in their everyday life, the less they felt well and energized. Exploratory analyses of the temporal course of these effects supported our findings. Sedentary behavior can be seen as a general risk factor because it impacts both somatic and mental health. Most importantly, physical activity and sedentary behavior showed independent effects on mood dimensions. Accordingly, future studies should consider the two sides of the physical behavior coin: How should physical activity be promoted? and How can sedentary behavior be reduced?]]> Mon 20 Mar 2023 17:42:41 AEDT ]]> The effects of the eCoFit RCT on depression and anxiety symptoms among adults with or at risk of Type 2 Diabetes https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:44545 Mon 17 Oct 2022 09:31:31 AEDT ]]> Physical activity information seeking and advertising recall https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:17551 Mon 06 Apr 2020 12:14:32 AEST ]]> Does matching a personally tailored physical activity intervention to participants’ learning style improve intervention effectiveness and engagement? https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:54108 Mon 05 Feb 2024 09:56:03 AEDT ]]> Associations between Changes in Activity and Sleep Quality and Duration over Two Years. https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:42977 Mon 04 Sep 2023 16:11:57 AEST ]]> Examining mediators of intervention efficacy in a randomised controlled m-health trial to improve physical activity and sleep health in adults https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:47188 d = 0.48, 95% CI: -2.26, -0.33, p = 0.009) and sleep hygiene (d = 0.40, 95% CI: -3.10, -0.19, p = 0.027). Differences in MVPA were not significant (d = 0.24, 95% CI: -35.53, 254.67, p = 0.139). Changes in MVPA were mediated by self-efficacy, perceived capability, environment, social support, intentions and planning, some of which showed inconsistent mediation (suppression). None of the hypothesised psychosocial factors mediated sleep outcomes. Changes in sleep hygiene mediated changes in sleep quality. Conclusions: Several psychosocial factors mediated changes in physical activity but not in sleep outcomes. Mediation effects of sleep hygiene on sleep quality highlight the importance of providing evidence-based strategies to improve sleep quality.]]> Fri 30 Jun 2023 10:17:36 AEST ]]> Process Evaluation of a School-Based High-Intensity Interval Training Program for Older Adolescents: The Burn 2 Learn Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:42182 Fri 19 Aug 2022 09:43:19 AEST ]]> The “Transition” to Civilian Life From the Perspective of Former Serving Australian Defence Force Members https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:53132 Fri 17 Nov 2023 11:38:13 AEDT ]]> A social networking and gamified app to increase physical activity: cluster RCT https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:38376 Fri 10 Sep 2021 10:31:31 AEST ]]> Associations between app usage and behaviour change in a m-health intervention to improve physical activity and sleep health in adults: secondary analyses from two randomised controlled trials https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:51525 Fri 08 Sep 2023 12:11:13 AEST ]]> Descriptive epidemiology of outdoor gym use in an Australian regional setting https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:49192 Fri 05 May 2023 15:51:19 AEST ]]> Efficacy of a gender-tailored intervention to prevent weight regain in men over 3 years: a weight loss maintenance RCT https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:30382 Fri 03 Dec 2021 10:34:10 AEDT ]]> Efficacy of the type 2 diabetes prevention using lifestyle education program RCT https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:24091 50 years) and BMI category (25.0-29.9, 30.0-35.9, and 35.0-40 kg/m²) and individually randomized (1:1 ratio) to the intervention (n=53) or waitlist control groups (n=48). Intervention: The intervention group received the PULSE Program, which contained print and video resources on weight loss (Self-Help, Exercise and Diet using Internet Technology [SHED-IT] Weight Loss Program), diet modification, and exercise for Type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention. The waitlist control group received no information until 6 months. Main outcome measures: Data were collected from September 2012 to September 2013 and analyzed in 2014-2015. Linear mixed models (intention-to-treat) were used to determine group X time interactions (differences between groups in changes over time) at 6 months for the primary outcome (weight), glycated hemoglobin, and several secondary outcomes (significance level, p<0.05). Results: Differences between groups in mean changes from baseline to 6 months (group x time interaction) favored the intervention over control group for weight loss (-5.50 kg, 95% CI=-7.40 kg, -3.61 kg, p<0.001, Cohen's d=1.15), glycated hemoglobin (-0.2%, 95% CI=-0.3%, -0.1%, p=0.002, d=0.64), and BMI, waist circumference, body fat percentage, aerobic fitness, and lower body muscular fitness (all p<0.05). No group × time effects were observed for fasting plasma glucose, upper body muscular fitness, physical activity, or energy intake. Conclusions: The PULSE Program improved several Type 2 diabetes mellitus risk factors in men, including weight and glycated hemoglobin. These findings provide evidence for a self-administered and gender-tailored lifestyle intervention, which has potential for dissemination in community settings.]]> Fri 03 Dec 2021 10:33:45 AEDT ]]> Efficacy of a multi-component m-health weight-loss intervention in overweight and obese adults: A randomised controlled trial https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:37431 Fri 03 Dec 2021 10:32:45 AEDT ]]> Tensions and Paradoxes of Scaling Up: A Critical Reflection on Physical Activity Promotion https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:49825 Fri 02 Jun 2023 16:24:40 AEST ]]> Validity of muscular fitness self-assessments in the ecofit smartphone application: A correlation study https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:51361 Fri 01 Sep 2023 13:41:53 AEST ]]> mHealth to Support Outdoor Gym Resistance Training: The ecofit Effectiveness RCT https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:51360 Fri 01 Sep 2023 13:41:32 AEST ]]>