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Publication bias may be an issue with this review. Shepherd, J, 2002 Physical activity interventions EPPI School child, Children & Young Adults Barriers to, and facilitators of, physical activity Little good quality research conducted in the UK (NB review conducted 2001/2). Schools, friends and family were both barriers and facilitator to physical activity. Complex issues arose re; ‘self’. Cost and transport were particular barriers. Recommendations: -Separate initiatives for young males & females where appropriate, tailored to their specific needs -School-based (whole school approach with peer-led component) initiatives which are integrated within initiative involving home/family, youth groups, wider community, show some promise -Rigorous evaluation is essential This report synthesises the results of three systematic reviews of the barriers to, and facilitators of, mental health, physical activity and healthy eating among young people with a view to making recommendations about how their health can be promoted Intervention and non-intervention studies of young people’s views were included. Of 38 studies of physical activity interventions only 4 met inclusion and quality criteria. These were all secondary school based and Little evidence of effectiveness was found and varied by gender (females more likely to benefit) and age (older children more likely to benefit). All included studies had additional methodological weaknesses which limited reliability. Elements of the intervention are funded for national implementation but implementation is dependent on local components which are variable D. The evidence is inconsistent and it is not possible to draw a conclusion but there is some evidence of effect 4. Comparability of key messages with other evidence reviews: component.
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