A fundamental step in describing a research field is the review and synthesis of accumulated
knowledge. Multiple qualitative reviews have been conducted over the last decade to …

Implementing a health promotion program for children is a complex endeavor. In this review,
we outline the key lessons learned over 10 years of experience in implementing the SI …

Background and aims Great attention is now being paid to effective policies and programs to
promote physical activity among adolescents, girls consistently found to be less active than …

Background Physical activity plays an important role in the maintenance of health, and it is
especially important during childhood. However, the lack of information about differences in …

Background Up to 50% of women will develop pelvic organ prolapse (POP) over their
lifetime. Symptoms include pain, bulge, urinary, bowel and sexual symptoms affecting all …

Worldwide, studies reveal that a significant proportion of adults and children do not meet the
recommended guidelines for physical activity (PA). Therefore, it is crucial that proxy …

Background: Sport has been identified as one of the 7 best investments for increasing
physical activity levels across the life span. Several questions remain on how to effectively …

Background The results of most school-based health promotion initiatives are inconclusive.
Objectives This trial assessed the effect of time-varying exposures to a multicomponent …

Background The purpose of this study is to update results of Portuguese's Report Card on
Physical activity (PA) for Children and Adolescents. Methods The grades were assigned by …

Physical activity (PA) and sports are efficient ways to promote the young generation's
physical and mental health and development. This study expected to demonstrate the …