Aconselha + Movimento: Protocol for Online Training on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Counseling

NCT07636291 | Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: CEP_7619969CNPq/MCTI/FNDCT No. 18/2021
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 3,306
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 3

Brief Summary

This study aims to develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of an online training program on physical activity and sedentary behavior counseling for primary health care workers. The training program is designed to improve competencies related to physical activity and sedentary behavior counseling within primary health care settings. Health professionals working in primary health care units from selected municipalities in Brazil will be invited to participate. Outcomes related to counseling competencies and professional practices will be assessed before and after participation in the training program.

Conditions

Counseling; Competence; Motor Activity; Primary Health Care Providers; Primary Health Care; Exercise

Keywords

counseling; Motor activity; Exercise; Health Centers; Public Health; Primary health care

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Total Score on the Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Counseling Competence Instrument

  Professional competence will be assessed using a validated online instrument designed to measure knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to physical activity and sedentary behavior counseling among primary health care professionals. The instrument includes nine items related to physical activity counseling and nine items related to sedentary behavior counseling. For each domain, competence is assessed through three knowledge items, three skills items, and three attitude items. Most items are scored using 5-point Likert-type scales, while one knowledge item in each domain is objectively scored based on the correct answer. Separate total competence scores are calculated for physical activity counseling and sedentary behavior counseling, ranging from 8 to 44 points, with higher scores indicating greater competence. Domain-specific scores related to knowledge, skills, and attitudes may also be calculated separately.

  Baseline, immediately after the intervention period, and 3 months after intervention completion

Study Arms (2)

Online Training Program

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this arm will voluntarily enroll in a self-directed asynchronous online training program focused on physical activity and sedentary behavior counseling in primary health care. The program includes video lessons, written materials, and practical counseling strategies based on national and international guidelines.

Behavioral: Development and Implementation of an Online Training Program on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Counseling

Non-participation in Online Training

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in this arm will be invited to participate in the online training program but will choose not to enroll or participate during the study period. These participants will complete the same assessment procedures for comparison purposes.

Interventions

Development and Implementation of an Online Training Program on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Counseling BEHAVIORAL

A self-directed asynchronous online training program developed for primary health care professionals to improve competencies related to brief counseling on physical activity and sedentary behavior. The training includes short video lessons, written materials, and practical guidance based on World Health Organization recommendations and Brazilian national guidelines. Participants can access the content remotely through an online learning platform using computers, tablets, or smartphones. The program is structured into modules addressing physical activity, sedentary behavior, health outcomes, and counseling strategies applicable to primary health care settings.

Online Training Program

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Healthcare professionals working in Primary Health Care Units (UBS) in Florianópolis (SC), Rio Claro (SP), or São José dos Pinhais (PR) during the data collection period
• Professionals who are actively working in their positions at the time of recruitment
• Professionals who voluntarily agree to participate and provide informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Professionals who are not actively working during the data collection period
• Professionals who do not provide informed consent
• Professionals with incomplete baseline assessment data

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Universidade Federal do Paraná: lead
• Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina: collaborator
• Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho: collaborator

Study Sites (3)

Primary Health Care Units of São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, Brazil

São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, Brazil

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING

Primary Health Care Units of Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil

RECRUITING

Primary Health Care Units of Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brazil

Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brazil

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Interventions

Growth and Development

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Physiological Phenomena

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NON RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Doctoral Student

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 28, 2026
• First Posted: June 9, 2026
• Study Start: March 11, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): October 30, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 15, 2026
• Last Updated: June 9, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

BR (3)