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Implementation Characteristics That May Promote Sustainability of a Rural Physical Activity Initiative: Examination of Play Streets Through the Lens of Community Implementers

Description
Discusses implementation of Play Streets, a community-based initiative to create safe physical activity areas for children and families, from interviews with program team members in rural Maryland, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Texas. Highlights factors influencing program effectiveness and sustainability, including community engagement, partnerships, and more.
Author(s)
Marilyn E. Wende, M. Renée Umstattd Meyer, Cynthia Perry, et al.
Citation
Implementation Science Communications, 5, 48
Date
05/2024
Type
Document
Tagged as
Children and youth · Community engagement and volunteerism · Families · Physical activity · Sustainability of programs · Maryland · North Carolina · Oklahoma · Texas