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Olatunji Ojedoyin O, Nadasan T, Olagbegi M O, Govender P. Knowledge, Awareness, Implementation, and Adherence to Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines among Primary School Children in Lagos: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective. Func Disabil J 2026; 9 (1)
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Olusegun Olatunji Ojedoyin *1 
, Thayananthee Nadasan2 , Michael Oladapo Olagbegi2 , Pragashnie Govender3
, Thayananthee Nadasan2 , Michael Oladapo Olagbegi2 , Pragashnie Govender3
1- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Basic medical sciences, Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun state, Nigeria. , olusegunojedoyin@gmail.com
2- Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu- Natal, Durban, SA
3- Discipline of Occupational Therapy, School of Health sciences, University of KwaZulu- Natal, Durban, SA.
2- Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu- Natal, Durban, SA
3- Discipline of Occupational Therapy, School of Health sciences, University of KwaZulu- Natal, Durban, SA.
Abstract: (33 Views)
Background: Policy interventions, particularly for health promotion and sickness prevention, have long been a crucial part of the public health strategy. PA can be influenced by policies in a variety of ways. Parents’ knowledge and awareness of PA, SB, and PF are critical in promoting PA for school-aged children.
Objectives: The study was conducted to assess stakeholders’ knowledge and awareness of PA, SB, and PF, as well as the implementation of and adherence to PA policies among primary school children in Lagos State, Nigeria.
Methods: A mixed-methods design was employed. The School Physical Activity Policy Assessment (SPAPA) questionnaire was distributed to 80 Headteachers and PHE teachers in Lagos, Nigeria. Focus groups discussions with parents (n=27) and in-depth interviews with six key informants were conducted.
Results. A total of 61 teachers completed the questionnaires. The sample had almost equal gender distribution. . Parents showed in FGD that they had limited awareness and knowledge about PA, SB, and PF.
Similarly, most stakeholders (except academic researchers) demonstrated poor knowledge of PA policy implementation and adherence.
Conclusions: Although the WHO recommends such policies, no specific PA policy currently exists for school children in Lagos.
Objectives: The study was conducted to assess stakeholders’ knowledge and awareness of PA, SB, and PF, as well as the implementation of and adherence to PA policies among primary school children in Lagos State, Nigeria.
Methods: A mixed-methods design was employed. The School Physical Activity Policy Assessment (SPAPA) questionnaire was distributed to 80 Headteachers and PHE teachers in Lagos, Nigeria. Focus groups discussions with parents (n=27) and in-depth interviews with six key informants were conducted.
Results. A total of 61 teachers completed the questionnaires. The sample had almost equal gender distribution. . Parents showed in FGD that they had limited awareness and knowledge about PA, SB, and PF.
Similarly, most stakeholders (except academic researchers) demonstrated poor knowledge of PA policy implementation and adherence.
Conclusions: Although the WHO recommends such policies, no specific PA policy currently exists for school children in Lagos.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Physiotherapy
Received: 2025/09/7 | Accepted: 2026/02/9 | Published: 2026/03/11
Received: 2025/09/7 | Accepted: 2026/02/9 | Published: 2026/03/11