1. Physical activity
Conditions
Interventions
6 regions of the Community Health Service in the Netherlands, that intended to participate in the study, were randomized into 1 of the 3 research groups. In each region 1 or 2 small cities were approa
2. behavioural change
3. maintenance of behavioural change.
In the second intervention condition subjects will receive tailored advice three times on their psychosocial determinants of physical activity and in more detail
Sponsors
Open University of the Netherlands
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Persons will be included if they are aged 50 or older.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Persons are excluded if a physician advised against participating in physical activity or exercise.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in physical activity behavior (0 months, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months) using a validated questionnaire (SQUASH). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes on awareness, intention and on determinants of initiating and maintaining physical activity behaviour (0 months, 6 weeks, 3 months) using validated questionnaires. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactMaartje Stralen, van
Open University the Netherlands, P.O. Box 2960
Outcome results
None listed