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Van Hoye A, Regan C, Lane A, Vuillemin A, Woods C. Implementation of the GAA 'healthy clubs project' in Ireland: a qualitative study using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Health Promot Int 2024; 39:daad191. [PMID: 38243778 PMCID: PMC10799314 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daad191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2024] Open
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The sports clubs' role in promoting health has been acknowledged by policy makers and researchers, but there is little evidence on how sports clubs implement health-related interventions. The present article investigates the Gaelic Athletic Association Healthy Club Project (HCP) implementation process (mechanisms, barriers, leverages) over a 10-year timeframe. A case study design helped to produce and compare a data synthesis for five clubs involved since 2013. A qualitative iterative data collection, including document analysis was conducted through 20 focus groups with Healthy Club Officers, coaches, participants and members. The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research was used in the deductive analysis process, conducted by the first author. Results have shown the success of the HCP in placing health promotion on the agenda of sports clubs leading to informal policy for health promotion, even if activities and recognition are directed toward and coming from the community. This study also underlines the virtuous cycle of the settings-based approach in enhancing membership and volunteer recognition through health promotion actions, and the importance of social good and corporate social activities for sports clubs. Nevertheless, the HCP still relies on limited human resources, is not recognized by competitive oriented adult playing members. and acknowledged as a resource by some coaches, limiting its rootedness in the core business of sports clubs. Future research should empower the HCP community to focus on organizational changes and develop outcomes for individuals, for the club as a whole as well as for the local community.
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Affiliation(s)
- A Van Hoye
- Physical Activity for Health Research Centre, Health Research Institute, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Limerick, V94T9PX Limerick, Ireland
- UMR 1319 INSPIIRE, Université de Lorraine, 54600 Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, France
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- Community and Health Department, Gaelic Athletic Association, D03 P6K7 Dublin, Ireland
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- SHE Research Group, Technological University of the Shannon, N37HD68 Athlone, Ireland
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- LAHMESS, Université Côte d’Azur, 06200 Nice, France
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- Physical Activity for Health Research Centre, Health Research Institute, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Limerick, V94T9PX Limerick, Ireland
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Van Hoye A, Geidne S, Vuillemin A, Dowd K, Glibo I, Heck S, Ibsen B, Johnson S, Kingsland M, Kokko S, Lane A, Ooms L, Overbye M, Woods C, Zeimers G, Whiting S, Winand M. Health promoting sports federations: theoretical foundations and guidelines. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1147899. [PMID: 37497027 PMCID: PMC10366374 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1147899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023] Open
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Background Researchers and policy-makers have highlighted that the potential for organized sports to promote health has been underexploited. Sports clubs have limited capacity to promote health due to their voluntary nature and have called for support from their national sports federations. The present article provides guidelines, based on the theoretical principles of health promoting sports clubs and an analysis of practical tools and proven strategies, to support national sports federations to invest in health promotion (HP). Methods A qualitative iterative study was undertaken, based on five 2-h meetings of a group of 15 international researchers in HP in sports clubs. Notes and minutes from meetings, as well as shared outputs were analyzed based on the health promoting sports club framework. Results Guidelines developed for national sports federations to promote health includes a definition of a health promoting sports federation (HPSF), a description of how the settings-based approach to HP adapts to national sports federations, as well as practical applications of health promoting sports club's intervention strategies. The analysis of existing tools also demonstrated that most tools are centered on a single dimension of health (social, mental, physical, spiritual or community), and often on a specific health topic. Furthermore, they do not cover HP as a continuous long-lasting process, but are generally short-term programs. The HPSF clarifies theoretical concepts, their practical implementation via case studies and outlines intervention components and tools useful for sports federations in their implementation of HP. Conclusion The guidelines developed in this study are intended to facilitate national sports federations to acknowledge/understand, reinforce/underpin and foster current and further investment in HP.
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Affiliation(s)
- Aurélie Van Hoye
- Physical Activity for Health Research Cluster, Health Research Institute,Physical Education and Sports Sciences Department, University of Limeric, Limerick, Ireland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Health Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- SHE Research Group, Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone, Ireland
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- European Sport NGO Youth, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Ecole Nationale de l’Education Physique et des Sports (ENEPS), Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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- Department of Human and Social Sciences, Institut de Cancérologie de l’Ouest René Gauducheau, Saint-Herblain, Angers, France
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- Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- SHE Research Group, Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone, Ireland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom
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- Physical Activity for Health Research Cluster, Health Research Institute,Physical Education and Sports Sciences Department, University of Limeric, Limerick, Ireland
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- Louvain Research Institute in Management and Organization (LouRIM), Mor Sciences Faculty, UCLouvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- WHO European Office for the Prevention and Control of NCDs, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- LUNEX International University of Health, Exercise and Sports, Differdange, Luxembourg
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Jackman PC, Lane A, Allen-Collinson J, Henderson H. Older adults' and service providers' experiences of a settings-based health promotion initiative in English football. Health Promot Int 2023; 38:daad027. [PMID: 37339012 PMCID: PMC10797665 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daad027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2023] Open
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The study was undertaken to explore the experiences of older adults and service providers in a settings-based health promotion initiative in a football club. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 10 older adults attending an 'Extra Time Hub' (ETH) and two staff delivering the initiative. Our reflexive thematic analysis generated six themes. Findings revealed the brand of the sports club attracted some to join the ETH, but through partnerships with local agencies, the initiative was also successful in widening participation beyond older adults with an interest in football. Participants perceived that the ETH was beneficial for their mental health, helped them develop social connections, and promoted positive physical activity experiences. Moreover, the variety of pleasures derived from participation were also discussed. Our findings also illustrate the central role of staff in older adults' experiences of this form of health promotion. Overall, this study contributes to understandings of settings-based health promotion activities in sports clubs, and also demonstrates the potential for sports clubs to widen engagement with the local community through health promotion for older adults.
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- Patricia C Jackman
- School of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK
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- Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone, Ireland
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- School of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK
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Johnson S, Vuillemin A, Lane A, Dowd K, Geidne S, Kokko S, Donaldson A, Seghers J, Whiting S, Van Hoye A. Development of the health promoting sports club-national audit tool. Eur J Public Health 2022; 32:i28-i37. [PMID: 36031823 PMCID: PMC9421409 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckac072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Sports clubs have requested support from national governing authorities to invest in health promotion (HP), by developing policies, guidelines and dedicated funding. This article outlines the development of a national audit tool to review policies development and implementation to support HP in sports clubs. Methods A five-step process was undertaken by an international project team: (i) a rapid literature review to identify items assessing policies in physical activity, HP and sports, (ii) a thematic analysis to categorize items, (iii) a Delphi method to analyze item relevance, country specificity, reformulation, validation and organization, (iv) face validity through an online survey and in-depth interviews with expert representatives on physical activity and sports and (v) audit tool finalization though project team consensus. Results Eight sources were reviewed with 269 items identified. Items were coded into 25 categories with 3 broad themes: policies, actors and settings-based approach. The Delphi study extracted and refined 50 items and categorized them into 10 sections. After revisions from 22 surveys and 8 interviews, consensus was reached by the international project team on 41 items categorized into 11 sections: Role of ministry or department; Policies; Communication; Implementation and Dissemination; Evaluation and Measurement methods; Sub-national-level policies; Funding and Coordination; Participative approach; Actors and Stakeholders; National sporting events; Case studies and Implicated stakeholders. Conclusion To progress HP in the sports club context it is necessary to understand existing national-level policies. This national audit tool will aid in monitoring and assessing national policies for health promoting sports clubs.
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- Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone, Ireland
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- Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone, Ireland
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- School of Health Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Centre for Sport and Social Impact, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Movement Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- WHO European Office for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Université de Lorraine, APEMAC, Nancy, France.,Physical Education and Sport Sciences Department, University of Limerick, Ireland
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