The 'Walking for Wellbeing in the West' randomised controlled trial of a pedometer-based walking programme in combination with physical activity consultation with 12 month follow-up: rationale and study design

• Main Authors: Ogilvie David (Author), Fenwick Elisabeth (Author), Shaw Rebecca (Author), Millington Catherine (Author), Lowry Ruth (Author), Ward Thompson Catharine (Author), Nimmo Myra A (Author), Wright Annemarie (Author), Baker Graham (Author), Fitzsimons Claire F (Author), Inchley Joanna (Author), Foster Charlie E (Author), Mutrie Nanette (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Scotland has a policy aimed at increasing physical activity levels in the population, but evidence on how to achieve this is still developing. Studies that focus on encouraging real world participants to start physical activity in th...