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Cluster randomised controlled trial of a multicomponent intervention to support the implementation of policies and practices that promote healthier environments at junior sports clubs: study protocol.

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A large proportion of children and adolescents participate in organised sport, making community sports clubs a promising setting to support healthy behaviours. To date, however, there have been few interventions conducted in junior sports clubs that have targeted health-promoting practices. The primary aim of this pilot study is to assess the potential effectiveness of an intervention to implement health-promoting policies and practices in junior sporting clubs targeting alcohol and tobacco practices, healthy food and beverage availability, and physical activity via participation in sport. A secondary outcome is to assess the impact of such strategies on child exposure to alcohol and tobacco use at the club, purchasing behaviours by/for children at the club canteen and child sports participation opportunities.

Year of Publication
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2018
Journal
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BMJ open
Volume
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8
Issue
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1
Number of Pages
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e018906
Date Published
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2018
URL
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http://bmjopen.bmj.com/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=29362260
DOI
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10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018906
Short Title
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BMJ Open
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