Research
Adherence
Walking group interventions targeting both genders are more effective at increasing physical activity than those targeting only women.
If you are organizing or joining a walking group, consider including both men and women. Mixed-gender groups may be more effective at increasing physical activity levels, possibly by attracting more male participants.
GoodQualifiesMEDIUM confidence
Interventions that targeted only women were found to have smaller effect size (d = 0.18, 95%CI from 0.03 to 0.33, n = 702, k = 6, p < 0.01) than interventions that targeted both genders (d = 0.61, 95%CI from 0.35 to 0.88, n = 3870, k = 13, p < 0.0001)
Why this rating
Statistically significant difference in effect sizes between subgroups, but limited by the lack of 'men-only' studies for direct comparison.
Source
Do interventions to promote walking in groups increase physical activity? A meta-analysis
Aikaterini Kassavou et al. · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · 2013
Meta-analysis · 19 studiesCited 195×
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