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    School-based interventions targeting nutrition and physical activity, and body weight status of African children: A systematic review 

    Adom, Theodosia; de Villiers, Anniza; Puoane, Thandi Rose (MPDI, 2020)
    Background: Overweight/obesity is an emerging health concern among African children. The aim of this study was to summarise available evidence from school-based interventions that focused on improving nutrition and physical ...
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    Levels and patterns of physical activity in stroke survivors with different ambulation status living in low-income areas of Cape Town, South Africa 

    Joseph, Conran; Rhoda, Anthea; Conradsson, David Moulaee (Taylor & Francis, 2020)
    Little is known about physical activity (PA) in people with stroke living in low-income areas. The aim of this study was to characterize and contrast the levels and patterns of PA between stroke survivors with different ...
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    Factors influencing participation in physical activity among 11-13 year-old school children in the Western Cape, South Africa 

    Cozett, C.; Bassett, Susan; Leach, Lloyd (AFAHPER-SD, 2016)
    South African adolescents, in general, are physically inactive, and obesity amongst the youth at schools has become an alarming trend. This study aimed to identify the predisposing, reinforcing and enabling factors of ...
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    Physical activity interventions for the management of chronic disease in low-income populations: A systematic review 

    Mabweazara, S.Z.; Ley, Clemens; Leach, Lloyd (AFAHPER-SD, 2016)
    The objectives of the study were to conduct a systematic literature review examining the specific intervention techniques in an updated taxonomy of behaviour change techniques that were included in successful interventions ...
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    Relationship between body composition and musculoskeletal fitness in Nigerian children 

    Toriola, Abel; Ajayi-Vincent, Olusesi; Oyeniyi, Patrick; Akindutire, Isaac; Adeagbo, David; Konwea, Patience; Awosusi, Olukemi; Ogunsile, Seyi; Moselakgomo, Violet; Onagbiye, Sunday; Monyeki, Makama (Asian Journal of Scientific Research, 2018)
    Background and Objective: Substantial evidence indicates that high level of obesity assessed by body mass index (BMI) could affect the motor performance, musculoskeletal fitness and wellbeing of the youths. This study ...
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    A systematic review on effects of physical activity Interventions on early motor development in children with Down syndrome 

    Khondowe, Oswell; Simons, Johan; Nikodem, Cheryl (University of the Western Cape, 2007)
    PURPOSE: The main aim of this review was to evaluate the effect of physical activity on motor development in children with Down Syndrome by means of a systematic review. METHODS: An extensive literature search of ...
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    Perceived support for physical activity in the school environment 

    Phillips, Julie; Kirenga, L.; Steyl, Tania; Kagwiza, J. (AFAHPER-SD, 2015)
    Physical activity for an individual is a strong means for prevention of diseases and for nations, a cost-effective method to improve public health across the population. A decline in physical activity of youth has however ...
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    The influence of the social environment on youth physical activity 

    Phillips, Julie; Awotidebe, Adedapo (AFAHPER-SD, 2015)
    Research has highlighted the decline of physical activity during the last twenty years and identified adolescence as the age of the greatest decline. Despite the fact that the benefits of physical activity have been proven, ...
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    The relationship between health risk behaviour and physical activity among high school learners in the Mtwarra region, Tanzania 

    Pharaoh, Hamilton; Nannyambe, Edgar (University of the Western Cape, 2009)
    INTRODUCTION: Physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for major non-communicable diseases, which contribute substantially to the global burden of chronic diseases, disability and death. AIM: The purpose ...
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    Physical inactivity and counseling practices among medical doctors: a review 

    Karuguti, W.; Frantz, Jose M.; Phillips, Julie (University of the Western Cape, 2011)
    INTRODUCTION: Literature indicates that physical activity is a health practice that can prevent chronic diseases of lifestyle. It is recommended that medical practitioners, among them physicians, should hold the responsibility ...
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