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A global systematic scoping review of studies analysing indicators, development, and content of national-level physical activity and sedentary behaviour policies

Klepac Pogrmilovic, B., O'Sullivan, G., Milton, K., Biddle, S.J.H., Bauman, A.E., Bull, F.C., ... Pedisic, Z. (2018). A global systematic scoping review of studies analysing indicators, development, and content of national-level physical activity and sedentary behaviour policies. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 15

National policy approaches to physical activity (PA) promotion and sedentary behaviour (SB) reduction are needed to address rising rates of non-communicable diseases. Understanding the policy process and impact through robust research and evaluation is crucial for facilitating successful reforms in national health policy. This scoping review, therefore, aimed to map the evidence on indicators, development, and content of national PA and/or SB policies globally.

Results: Out of 24,872 screened documents, 203 publications from 163 studies were selected. The selected studies investigated PA/SB policies in 168 countries worldwide, and we provided summary results for each of the countries. Overall, 69, 29, and 2% of the analyses of national PA/SB policies were conducted for high-, middle-, and low-income countries, respectively. Twenty-two percent of the studies mentioned SB policies as part of their analysis, with only one study focusing solely on assessing SB policies. Operational definitions of policy were found in only 13% of publications. Only 15% of the studies used a conceptual or theoretical framework. A large variety of methods were used for data collection and analysis of PA/SB policy.

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Bojana Klepac Pogrmilovic
Grant O'Sullivan
Karen Milton
Stuart Biddle
Adrian Bauman
Fiona Bull
Sonja Kahlmeier
Michael Pratt
Zeljko Pedisic

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