Authors
Jordan J Smith, Philip J Morgan, Ronald C Plotnikoff, Kerry A Dally, Jo Salmon, Anthony D Okely, Tara L Finn, David R Lubans
Publication date
2014/9/1
Journal
Pediatrics
Volume
134
Issue
3
Pages
e723-e731
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics
Description
OBJECTIVE
The goal of this study was to evaluate the impact of the Active Teen Leaders Avoiding Screen-time (ATLAS) intervention for adolescent boys, an obesity prevention intervention using smartphone technology.
METHODS
ATLAS was a cluster randomized controlled trial conducted in 14 secondary schools in low-income communities in New South Wales, Australia. Participants were 361 adolescent boys (aged 12–14 years) considered at risk of obesity. The 20-week intervention was guided by self-determination theory and social cognitive theory and involved: teacher professional development, provision of fitness equipment to schools, face-to-face physical activity sessions, lunchtime student mentoring sessions, researcher-led seminars, a smartphone application and Web site, and parental strategies for reducing screen-time. Outcome measures included BMI and waist …
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