WALK 2.0: Investigating the internal and external validity of Web 2.0 applications in promoting physical activity

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/589903

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

More then half of the Australian population do not meet the recommended levels of physical activity to achieve health benefits. Internet based physical activity interventions which include innovative technology have the potential to reach large groups of individuals and contribute to physical activity promotion. This study evaluates the efficacy and utility of Web 2.0 applications to promote physical activity.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2010

End Date: 01-01-2015

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $934,436.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Health Promotion

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Behaviour change | Behavioural intervention | Disease prevention | Health promotion | Information technology | Physical Activity | Physical inactivity | Population health | Randomised control trial | Web-based delivery

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