A Narrative synthesis of pedometer- and accelerometer-based interventions for ethnically diverse populations

Mini-Oral Presentation C2.5

Authors

  • Abida Dhukai University of Toronto
  • Monica Parry University of Toronto
  • Baiju R. Shah Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences
  • Robyn Stremler University of Toronto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.756

Keywords:

Physical Activity, Ethnicity, Pedometer/Accelerometer, Prevention

Abstract

Background: Physical activity helps to maintain optimal health and wellness. However, ethnically diverse groups have low rates of physical activity when compared with White Caucasian populations. Purpose: To conduct a narrative synthesis to assess the effectiveness of pedometer- and/or accelerometer-based interventions on a) physical activity and b) anthropometric and physiological measurements and biochemical markers among ethnically diverse adults. Methods: Electronic searches of published full text, English language only, randomized controlled trials in adults greater than 18 years of age using the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Scopus from the earliest records to June 2019. Data extraction was guided by PRIMA guidelines and Popay et al.’s methodology of narrative synthesis. Results: 911 adult participants, 555 (60.9%) women and 356 (39.1%) men were included. Participants were Southeast and East Asian (n=504, 55.3%), Arab and Middle Eastern (n=222, 24.4%), African and Caribbean (n=92, 10.1%), South Asian (n=40, 4.4%), and White Caucasian (n=53, 5.8%). Pedometer and/or accelerometer-based interventions appeared to be effective in increasing physical activity. There was poor quality evidence to assess the effects of these interventions on anthropometric risk (e.g., waist circumference, BMI), physiological measurements (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate), and biochemical markers (e.g., lipids, HbA1c). Conclusions: Due to poor quality evidence no firm conclusions can be made. There may be some benefit in using pedometer- and/or accelerometer-based interventions to increase physical activity among ethnically diverse populations, but more research is needed. Funding: Women’s College Hospital Women’s 15K Exchange, HEARTPA♀N Research

Published

2021-09-30

How to Cite

Dhukai, A., Parry, M., Shah, B., & Stremler, R. (2021). A Narrative synthesis of pedometer- and accelerometer-based interventions for ethnically diverse populations: Mini-Oral Presentation C2.5. The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.756