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Aconselha + Movimento: Protocol for Online Training on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Counseling
Sponsor: Universidade Federal do Paraná
Summary
This study aims to develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of an online training program on physical activity and sedentary behavior counseling for primary health care workers. The training program is designed to improve competencies related to physical activity and sedentary behavior counseling within primary health care settings. Health professionals working in primary health care units from selected municipalities in Brazil will be invited to participate. Outcomes related to counseling competencies and professional practices will be assessed before and after participation in the training program.
Official title: Development, Implementation, and Effectiveness Evaluation of a Training Program for Health Workers on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior: Protocol of Aconselha + Movimento
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
3306
Start Date
2026-03-11
Completion Date
2026-12-15
Last Updated
2026-06-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Development and Implementation of an Online Training Program on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Counseling
A self-directed asynchronous online training program developed for primary health care professionals to improve competencies related to brief counseling on physical activity and sedentary behavior. The training includes short video lessons, written materials, and practical guidance based on World Health Organization recommendations and Brazilian national guidelines. Participants can access the content remotely through an online learning platform using computers, tablets, or smartphones. The program is structured into modules addressing physical activity, sedentary behavior, health outcomes, and counseling strategies applicable to primary health care settings.
Locations (3)
Primary Health Care Units of São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, Brazil
São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, Brazil
Primary Health Care Units of Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Primary Health Care Units of Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brazil
Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brazil