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Impact Of The Childcare Physical Activity (Play) Policy On Young Children’S Physical Activity And Sedentary Time: A Pilot Clustered Randomized Controlled Trial, Monika Szpunar, Molly Driediger, Andrew M. Johnson, Leigh M. Vanderloo, Shauna M. Burke, Jennifer D. Irwin, Jacob Shelley, Brian W. Timmons, Patricia Tucker
Impact Of The Childcare Physical Activity (Play) Policy On Young Children’S Physical Activity And Sedentary Time: A Pilot Clustered Randomized Controlled Trial, Monika Szpunar, Molly Driediger, Andrew M. Johnson, Leigh M. Vanderloo, Shauna M. Burke, Jennifer D. Irwin, Jacob Shelley, Brian W. Timmons, Patricia Tucker
Paediatrics Publications
Background: The importance of daily physical activity is crucial for healthy development during the early years. Currently, a formal written physical activity policy is lacking in Canadian childcare centers, but holds promise for offering consistent physical activity opportunities. With eight recom-mendations, the Childcare PLAY policy is an evidence-informed, institutional-level document, target-ing children’s physical activity, outdoor play, and sedentary time. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the Childcare Physical Activity (PLAY) policy on the physical activity and sedentary time of young children (18 months–4 years) in childcare. Methods: Nine childcare centers in London, Ontario participated in …
Examining How Changes In Provincial Policy On Vape Marketing Impacted The Distribution Of Vaping Advertisements Near Secondary Schools In London, Ontario, Gina Martin, Drew D. Bowman, Megan Graat, Andrew F. Clark, Alexander J. Wray, Zoe Askwith, Jamie A. Seabrook, Jason A. Gilliland
Examining How Changes In Provincial Policy On Vape Marketing Impacted The Distribution Of Vaping Advertisements Near Secondary Schools In London, Ontario, Gina Martin, Drew D. Bowman, Megan Graat, Andrew F. Clark, Alexander J. Wray, Zoe Askwith, Jamie A. Seabrook, Jason A. Gilliland
Paediatrics Publications
Objectives: On January 1, 2020, the Government of Ontario passed a regulation banning vaping advertisements by retailers, apart from specialty shops. A motivation for this ban was to limit youth exposure to vaping advertisements. The primary goal of this research was to evaluate the impact of this ban on the number and density of vaping advertisements surrounding secondary schools. Additionally, we examined whether the number of vaping advertisements varied by school socio-demographic characteristics. Methods: This study used a pre-post design. Audits were conducted December 2019 (pre-ban) and again January to February 2020 (post-ban), to identify vaping advertisements within 800 m …